Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant (Full‑Time, M–F)

Location: Manheim, PA 17545 

Openings: 5 positions available 

Programs Supported:

• Autistic Support

• Emotional Support

• Integrated Emotional Support

About the Programs

These programs serve students with diverse needs, including Autism, Emotional/Behavioral challenges, Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Other Health Impairments. Students range from kindergarten through age 21. Programs focus on academic, functional, and behavioral growth with the goal of returning students to their home setting or preparing them for community transition.

Position Details

Shifts Available:

• 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (30‑minute unpaid break)

• 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday–Friday (30‑minute unpaid break)

Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, or High School (based on preference and fit)

Pay Range: $16.00 – $20.50 per hour (based on experience with special‑needs populations)

Job Summary

The Personal Care Assistant provides direct support to students with special needs, assisting with behavior plans, academic tasks, daily living skills, and health‑related needs. This role supports individualized education plans and collaborates with case managers, behaviorists, and instructional staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to individuals or small groups

• Assist with daily living needs including feeding, toileting, hygiene, and positioning

• Monitor and support behavior using established guidelines

• Support physical development activities with specialists

• Prepare students for mainstream settings when appropriate

• Attend required trainings and in‑services

• Assist with orthopedic equipment and safe lifting/positioning

• Maintain progress records and documentation

• Implement positive behavior supports

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Support social interactions and peer engagement

• Perform other related duties as needed

Required Clearances & Credentials

(All must be within the past year, except where noted.)

• PA Child Abuse Clearance (1 year)

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check (1 year)

• FBI Fingerprinting for PA (1 year)

• TB Test (within 90 days)

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)

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