Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job Description

Position: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Type: Contractor

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Weekday Hours Only

FREE CPR/First Aid training offered

We are currently looking for Personal Care Assistants (PCA’s) to work in the Early Intervention program with 3–5-year-olds. This is a daycare-type setting, working 1:1 with a child who needs extra assistance with problem behaviors.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who want to work as part of a team to help improve children’s lives.

We will train you in using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to enter notes on the child!

Core Duties

Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention with children.

Collaborate with the child’s treatment team to contribute valuable input and shape Individualized Treatment Plans.

Document detailed daily observations of the child’s behavior and any relevant changes.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma and experience working with children

OR

Associate's Degree (or higher) in a Human Service-related field.

Job Requirements

Access to an internet-connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop) for entering notes.

Pennsylvania Criminal, FBI (Dept. of Human Services), and Child Abuse Clearances.

Required Training

Mandated Reporter training (complete for free)

Additional training is assigned in Relias and is due within 90 days of starting your case.

Schedule

As a contractor, choose ongoing cases that fit your weekly schedule.

Up to 40 hours per week for individual cases. Combine cases to pick up additional hours.

Virtual Interview & Onboarding

Video Interview

Complete your interview virtually

Your KMS Recruiter will go over any questions you have about the role.

Onboarding

Our onboarding process is fast and easy.

You will have access to a convenient compliance portal to upload your documents.

Why should you choose KMS?

Get started fast: Interview and get onboarded online.

Work that fits your schedule: As an Independent Contractor (1099), select cases that fit your preferred locations and schedule.

Professional development: complete training (RBT, Mandated Reporter, etc.) for free through KMS and gain experience in the field.

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