Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant in a classroom for Exceptional Children

Lenoir County Schools

Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / EC Aide

Reports To: Principal / Exceptional Children Teacher / School Nurse

Job Summary

Provides 1-on-1 or small-group personal care and mobility support to students with special needs, physical disabilities, or complex health conditions throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist students with daily living needs, including toileting, diapering, feeding, hygiene, and transfers.
• Student Support: Accompany assigned student(s) in classrooms, recess, cafeteria, and during bus loading/unloading.
• Behavior & Safety: Implement IEP support strategies, maintain visual supervision, and ensure student safety.
• Health & Logging: Help monitor student well-being and track daily care routines following FERPA privacy rules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED 
• Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid certification (CNA listing a plus).
• Clearances: Pass background check, drug screening, and TB health test.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, transfer, and position students.