Personal Care Attendant; PCA

Responsibilities

The Life Works School in Media, PA is currently hiring for a Personal Care Assistant for the  academic school year. This is a per diem position; the candidate would only work whenever the student attends school. The Person al Care Assistant is assigned specifically to a student or group of students who regularly need one-on-one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting.

The PCA directly supports the students at the direction of the teacher and is under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

The Life Works Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Life Works’ comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports makes Life Works the regional provider of choice.

Benefits Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates must apply directly on our website at  (click CAREERS tab for openings)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma in addition to any pre-requisite requirements as defined by state regulations.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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