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Brevard Public Schools
Personal Care Assistant for ESE Students
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$28,759 / year median in Florida
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Lockmar Elementary School is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistant for their students with special needs.
Nancy@Brevardschools.org, but a BEACON application is required.
BEGINNING SALARY
Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees: Grade 16 $15.95 per hourPRIMARY FUNCTIONS
To assist students with disabilities with classroom activities, modifications, transportation, and personal care needs as directed by the teacher. This person is assigned to one (1) or more students with unique needs and may be required to move with student(s) if the school site changes.QUALIFICATIONS 1.
High school diploma or equivalent or special diploma required. 2. Experience in working with children. 3. Experience in working with persons with disabilities. 4. Strong desire to work one-on-one with a student. 5. Valid Florida Driver License.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively with children and teachers. Willingness to learn the unique educational and/or personal needs to assist a student with a disability.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. To apply, create an online BPS "BEACON" employment application and apply to this job (PERSONALCARE ASSISTANT EXED
) at www.brevardschools.org under the Careers tab. Qualified personal care assistants may also send their resume to the school secretary, Nancy Olsen, at Olsen.Nancy@Brevardschools.org, but a BEACON application is required.