Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

The PCA provides personal care and assistance to students in a school setting, supporting daily activities, safety, and collaboration with staff. This role ensures a supportive environment that promotes student success and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care and assistance to students in a school setting.

  • Assist with daily activities such as mobility, hygiene, and nutrition.

  • Ensure student safety and support individual needs.

  • Follow facility protocols and health guidelines.

  • Collaborate with educational staff to support student success.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • CPR/First Aid certification required or to be obtained.

  • Minimum 1 year of personal care experience, assisting with daily activities and ensuring client safety.

  • Strong communication and compassionate skills.

  • Ability to work daytime shifts.

  • Background check clearance.

  • Physical ability to assist clients with mobility.

  • Adherence to facility standards and policies.

  • Ability to work in a school setting.

Benefits:

  • Premium pay: weekly direct deposit and rates 13% above market average.

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision starting first day after start, plus disability, life insurance, sick leave.

  • Health benefits maintained through winter/summer break: coverage continues during off-seasons.

  • 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license & CEU reimbursements.

  • Paid housing or stipends, travel/mileage reimbursements, guaranteed hours & cancellation protection.

  • Nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas.

  • Streamlined compliance & flexibility: reimbursed licenses/certs, user-friendly portal, shifts customized, rapid interviews.