Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job overview

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role is onsite in Philadelphia County, PA, and pays $20–$21 per hour. Discovery Therapy’s Early Intervention team supports children with developmental and learning needs. The assistant provides one-on-one support to children in preschools, daycares, or home environments, helping with care routines and developmental goals. The role contributes to children’s participation in daily routines and activities, with support tailored to behavioral, medical, physical, or neurological needs.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one support for children
• assist children with behavioral, medical/physical, or neurological needs
• and implement basic care routines while supporting developmental goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personal care assistant

pca

full-time

philadelphia county pa

discovery therapy

early intervention

one-on-one support

child development

preschool

daycare

home-based support

cpr

first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time, part-time, and contract/per-diem positions are described in the posting. A high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications are required; experience supporting children ages 3–5 with behavioral challenges and self-care needs is preferred.

About the employer

Discovery Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.