Personal Care Assistant

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,873 - 26,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant for its Adult Behavioral Health program in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time position involves providing essential support for consumers' mental and physical well-being within a personal care home setting. Candidates must engage consumers in life skills and accompany them to necessary appointments.

In addition, employees enjoy benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. If you value making a difference and want to work in a diverse environment, Merakey is the place for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or an active CNA certification.
• An active and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for consumers in a personal care home.
• Implement activities to promote independent living and socialization.
• Accompany consumers on appointments and outings.

Skills

High school diploma/GED or active CNA certification

Active and unrestricted driver's license

Minimum age of 21

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Harrisburg, PA.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week); 3 PM-11 PM shift with rotating weekends. Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.

Earn: $17.33/hour or $19.33/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.

Position Details

Our personal care residential workers provide for the safety and welfare of all consumers in the personal care home setting, supporting their mental and physical well-being. They carry out direct care responsibilities while participating in and following the treatment planning process. This role will float between our two personal care homes located in Harrisburg and Steelton.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement activities and other special projects designed to strengthen independent and community living skills and socialization/leisure time.
• Build on strengths to promote positive growth for the consumer.
• Engage consumers in appropriate life skills to develop abilities to live as independently as possible.
• Accompany consumers on trips outside the facilities for treatment, medical appointments, or any other appropriate activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it.
• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package – https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• High school diploma/GED OR an active CNA certification in Pennsylvania
• Active and unrestricted driver's license required
• Must be at least 21 years of age