Personal Care Assistant / PCA Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Personal Care Assistant / PCA 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 31 W Fountain St, Milford, MA 01757

Position:

Personal Care AssistantLocation:

Stacy Middle SchoolSchedule:

2025 2026 School Year Hours 7:45 2:15

Salary:

$26.00 per hour

To Start:

August 25, 2025A personal care assistant is a student assistant who works under the direction of a certified staff member to support and assist in providing instructional, behavioral and functional programs. They also provide personal care services to a student with disabilities who regularly require one-on-one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting.

Such support and assistance includes:

Handle students personal needs (i.e. toileting, diapering, specialized feeding, if warranted) for the purpose of providing care to the student whose primary area of concern is of medical orientation (mild-moderate lifting may be required)Provide support and assistance in the use of medical equipment (i.e. augmentative communication devices; activities of daily living and monitoring of health and behavior). Participate in specialized training related to specific and individualized needs of the studentHelp prepare, collect and set-up materials for student participation, following teacher directionProvide instructional, behavioral or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instructionGuide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher; check notebooks, supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by teacherMaintain daily activity logs for assigned studentAlert teacher(s) to any problem or information regarding the studentServe as the primary source of information for your assigned student to help substitute teachers Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all educatorsOne-on-one review of material taught by certified staff Implementation of positive behavior support plansServices may be provided in an inclusion or pull-out setting as recommended in the students IEP Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the Principal and all school staff in maintaining a safe and orderly school environmentAssist the special education and regular education teachers in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies as per the Individualized Education Program (IEP)Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by all related service providersAdapt to the students mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposesCollect observational and academic data for the purpose of progress monitoringAssist students safe transitions to/from locations and environments within and around the schoolRespond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and proceduresPerform other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the

Principal or Director of Special EducationCompetenciesInterpersonal Skills:

Display a positive role model for students at all timesMaintain confidentiality Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differencesOpen to the views of othersWork well with others

Oral and Written Communication Skills:

Speaks clearly in positive or negative situationsListens and solicits clarificationResponds appropriately to questions

Personal Competencies:

Exhibits sound and accurate judgmentTreats people with respectWorks ethically and with integrityUses time efficientlyApproaches others in a tactful mannerDeal courteously and tactfully with all district personnel, students, and the publicDevelop effective working relationships with students, staff and school communityReacts well under pressureFollows instructions and responds to supervisory direction

Dependability:

Takes responsibility for own actionsConsistently at work and on time