Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (ECSE)
Location: Leesburg, VA
Contract Duration: 24 Weeks
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide one-on-one support for a student enrolled in an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program within a school-based setting. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the student’s safety, comfort, and ability to participate fully in daily educational activities.
One-on-One Student Support: Provide individualized assistance addressing the student’s educational, physical, and developmental needs.
Personal Care Assistance: Support activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting/diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect.
Mobility & Transitions: Assist the student with safe movement throughout the classroom and school environment, including transitions between activities.
Behavioral Support: Implement behavior intervention strategies as directed by instructional or therapeutic staff.
Classroom Participation: Encourage engagement in classroom activities, peer interactions, and sensory-based learning experiences.
Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and school staff to support individualized education goals.
Experience: Prior experience working with young children (preschool or kindergarten age) or students with special needs strongly preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; coursework in education, child development, or healthcare is a plus.
Skills: Strong patience, empathy, communication skills, and physical stamina, including the ability to lift or position students as needed.
Certifications: Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.