Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – School
Location: Sterling, VA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 38 Weeks
Shift: Day | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 30-minute meal break
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Range: $20-$24/hr, as per experience
Responsibilities
- Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and toileting.
- Provide one-on-one support in the classroom and during school activities.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation.
- Monitor student safety and report any changes or concerns to school staff.
- Support feeding and other personal care needs while maintaining student dignity.
- Document daily observations and collaborate with teachers and the special education team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- PCA, CNA, or school-based support experience preferred.
- Ability to work with students with physical or developmental disabilities.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and compassionate care skills.