Personal Care Aide (PCA) - Evening/Weekends

LIFE-NWPA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per yr

Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Short Term Disability Insurance

Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with company match

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

LIFE-NWPA in Erie, PA is hiring a Personal Care Aide to provide compassionate personal care, companionship, and support to seniors in centers or homes. You will help with daily activities and ensure safety in a calm, team‑oriented setting.

This full-time role offers evenings and weekends, paid holidays, PTO, and a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Provide personal care and companionship to seniors as described.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and transfers.
• Experience not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, supervision, and companionship to seniors.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and transfers.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation as needed.
• Travel to participants’ homes and accompany them to appointments when required.
• Observe and report changes in participant condition to the care team.
• Document care and services accurately in Alaya Care.
• Participate in team discussions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Build rapport and trust through kindness and respectful communication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Teamwork

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Alaya Care

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Do you enjoy connecting with others and making people feel seen, valued, and cared for?

Are you someone who thrives in a steady, friendly, and team-focused environment?

If so, you may be the perfect fit for our One Senior Care family of businesses — including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, and Buckeye PACE.

Job Summary

As a Personal Care Aide, you’ll bring kindness, patience, and consistency to every interaction. You’ll provide personal care, companionship, and support to seniors — helping them live safely and comfortably, whether in our center or in their homes.

This position is ideal for someone who is caring, dependable, and enjoys meaningful, hands-on work. You’ll be part of a supportive care team in a calm, people-centered environment where collaboration, compassion, and growth come first.

Hourly Wage

$15.50 /hr. to start – $16.50 /hr. after 90 days

Schedule

Evenings and Weekends, full-time hours. Specific work hours will be established in consultation with your supervisor.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year (accrued from date of hire for full-time employees)
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Training Opportunities
• Retirement Plan with company annual match
• Mileage Reimbursement at annual IRS rate as applicable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, supervision, and companionship to seniors
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and transfers
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation as needed
• Travel to participants’ homes and accompany them to appointments when required
• Observe and report any changes in participant condition to the care team
• Document care and services accurately in Alaya Care
• Participate in team discussions and quality improvement initiatives
• Build rapport and trust through kindness, empathy, and respectful communication

Everyone’s journey is unique. Even if you haven’t done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we’ll help you grow and succeed.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Friendly, patient, and comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life
• Brings calm, consistency, and care to every situation
• Team-oriented and collaborative; values communication and shared success
• Able to follow established routines while using good judgment in daily care
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we’ll provide the training!)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population is a plus - but not required. We’ll provide hands-on training and mentoring to help you grow!

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, and TB screening

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 pounds
• Must be able to assist with participant evacuations when necessary
• May encounter environmental challenges in participant homes — proper protocols must be followed

Join Us!

At One Senior Care, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that makes a tangible difference in seniors’ lives — working together to keep participants safe, healthy, connected, and at home.

One Senior Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health and safety screenings, and any clearances required for healthcare programs.