Personal Care Assistant - Osceola School District : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Personal Care AssistantDate Posted: 7/18/2024Location: Osceola Middle SchoolOSCEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description TITLE: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Director of Support Services, Due Process Assistant DUTIES:

Encourage, support and educate the student by assisting them in the performance of activities in the classroom and throughout the school day.

Assume duties of a personal care nature that will allow the student to participate to their maximum ability in the least restrictive environment. This may involve meeting the physical needs of the student as appropriate.

Assist the student in managing and maintaining their environment to meet their special physical and/or psychological needs.

Continue to monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems.

Assist the student in using augmentative technology as needed.

Assist the teacher or student in arranging the environment of the classroom to best meet the needs of the student.

Attend training sessions, in-services or workshops designed for working with individual students as a personal care assistant.

Assist in maintaining up-to-date records on the student, describing strategies for their program.

Assist/consult with/take direction from the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for the student.

Participate in the development and implementation of the assigned student's IEP.

Fulfill requirements and adhere to the policies established by the Osceola School District.

Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Building Principal and/or Director or Supervisor of Support Services.

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is to accompany the student to all classes and activities throughout the day, unless otherwise specified by the Building Principal and/or Director or Supervisor of Special Education. The PCA will receive one thirty-minute lunch per day. If the PCA is needed to accompany their student during their lunch, it will be considered work time and the PCA will be compensated. The Personal Care Assistant will report to work daily. If upon arrival at work, they are informed that the student will not be attending school that day, the PCA must consult with the building administration for temporary reassignment of duties. The length of employment will coincide with the continued need of the student for a Personal Care Assistant. Personal Care Sheets must be completed accurately and must be turned into the Support Service Office at the end of each month. Chain of command for daily routine questions: Teacher, Building Principal, Due Process Assistant, Director of Support ServiceMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Graduate or GED Certification in CPR and First Aid training required for some students. WORKING CONDITIONS:School Building and Classroom Setting TEMPERAMENT REOUIREMENTS: Ability to work as a member of a team, deal effectively with people, cooperative, caring, congenial, confidential.SENSORY ABILITIES: REQUIRED ABILITY: Visual and auditory acuity, ability to speak clearly. Ability to build a rapport with student, give concise direction, work with a team, compassion and a desire to help a student succeed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing: Walking: Sitting: Driving: Varies according to student need Varies according to student need Varies according to student needLifting: Carrying: Maximum: 50 lbs. 50 lbs. Occasional: 30 lbs. 30 lbs. Frequently: 15 lbs. 15 lbs. Push/pull: Climbing: Bending: Crawling: Operation of wheelchair may be required Occasionally Frequently Occasionally Overhead reach: Shoulder reach: Twisting: Squatting: Kneeling: Repetitive Motion: Frequently Frequently Occasionally Occasionally Occasionally Hands: YesFeet: No Simple grasping: Fine manipulation: Impact tools: Assisting student in fine/gross motor tasks Assisting student in fine/gross motor tasks Not applicable COMMENTS: This position requires the ability to follow written and verbal direction, completion of tasks with minimal supervision, work independently and appropriately handle confidential information. This position will require some physical demands that could include physical restraint, ambulation and position of student, moving student in and out of wheelchair and assistance with daily living.