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Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc)
Unspecified
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Chesterbrook, PA (On-Site/Office)
Personal Care Assistant
The Personal Care Assistant provides direct support to students with disabilities, focusing on both behavioral and academic development. This role involves working one-on-one with students to implement individualized educational programs as directed by their case manager. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
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The Personal Care Assistant provides direct support to students with disabilities, focusing on both behavioral and academic development. This role involves working one-on-one with students to implement individualized educational programs as directed by their case manager. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instructional support in areas such as cognitive development, motor skills, feeding, self-care, and behavior regulation under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Monitor and maintain a safe environment, especially for students with physical disabilities, by anticipating and mitigating potential hazards.
- Assist students with personal hygiene tasks including handwashing, toileting, diapering, and clothing changes.
- Observe and manage student behavior in alignment with established behavioral guidelines and intervention strategies.
- Support physical development activities in collaboration with specialists.
- Help prepare students for integration into general education classrooms following established procedures.
- Participate in required training sessions and professional development related to medical care and instructional support.
- Assist students with mobility needs, including the use of braces and orthopedic equipment, and support safe lifting and repositioning.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior in coordination with teaching staff.
- Collaborate with case managers, general education teachers, and other support personnel to ensure comprehensive student care.
- Facilitate positive social interactions among students and model appropriate behavior.
- Perform other related duties as assigned that support the educational and developmental needs of students.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with children or individuals requiring caregiving support.
- Preferred experience in Autism Support, Special Education, Behavioral Health, or Mental Health.
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification prior to start date.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance
- TB Test Results
- Proof of highest level of education (diploma or transcripts)
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