1:1 Personal Aid

The role

The aide will provide 1:1 support to an adult student with intellectual and developmental disabilities at The Helix Adult Academy. This role involves hands-on personal care and helping the student participate in classes and activities.

What you will do

• Help the student with eating and drinking at meals and snack times
• Help the student with toileting and personal hygiene
• Help with mobility, positioning, and moving around campus, including transfers
• Encourage the student to do as much for themselves as they safely can
• Give one-on-one support throughout the program day
• Help the student follow classroom routines, directions, and schedules
• Reinforce what instructors teach and help the student stay engaged
• Encourage positive social interactions
• Keep the student safe and supervised at all times
• Keep daily records of personal care, observations, and notable events

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of direct service experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other special needs
• Direct experience providing personal care, including help with eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility transfers
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to maintain a calm presence
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent daily attendance
• Physically able to execute mobility support, transfers, and remain active throughout the program day

Nice to have

• Knowledge of special education principles, positive behavior support strategies, or a background in behavioral health/social services

Before you apply

• Verifiable background check required

About the company

Pear-VC is hiring for a family to support an adult family member at The Helix Adult Academy.