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Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

UHS

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#Behavioral Health#Education#Communication#Teamwork#Personal Care#Middle School#Curriculum#Support#Behavioral Challenges
#Special Education
#Assistance
#Therapeutic
UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 5 days agoCloses May 18

Location

Media, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Personal 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.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma in addition to any pre-requisite requirements as defined by state regulations. The position requires a commitment to providing support to students with social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.

high schoolTeamworkCommunicationEducationSupportBehavioral HealthPersonal CareAssistanceSpecial Education

Job description

Responsibilities

  • The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is currently hiring for a Personal Care Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
  • This is a per diem position, the candidate would only work whenever the student attends school.
  • The Personal 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 LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.
  • LifeWorks 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 make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.
  • Benefit 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 lifeworksschools.com/(click CAREERS tab for openings) About Universal Health Services 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • High School Diploma in addition to any pre-requisite requirements as defined by state regulations.
  • EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
  • UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  • We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
  • We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • 401(K) with Company Match
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Excellent Medical
  • Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

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Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQAiken, South Carolina
Founded1917

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Market context

PCA roles support student behavioral health

In Pennsylvania, Personal Care Attendant roles are often tied to school-based support for students with social, emotional, or behavioral health needs, so demand tends to follow district staffing needs and student support priorities. This role can be competitive because it requires being at least 21, holding a high school diploma, and meeting any state-defined prerequisites, while offering benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan refinancing support, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your eligibility and prepare examples of direct student support experience before applying.

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