Personal Care Assistant - Harrisburg, PA

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals in need. As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the mental and physical well-being of consumers in a residential setting. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a flexible schedule and competitive pay. With a focus on personal growth and community integration, you will help individuals develop essential life skills, ensuring they can live as independently as possible. If you're passionate about care and community support, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in Pennsylvania or high school diploma/GED.
• Must have an active and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers' mental and physical well-being.
• Engage consumers in life skills for independent living.
• Accompany consumers on trips for treatment or activities.

Skills

CNA certification

High school diploma/GED

Driver's license

Age requirement (21+)

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

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Personal Care Assistant

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

2nd Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

3p-11p with rotating weekends

Requirements

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

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 (PCA) to join our adult behavioral health program in Harrisburg, PA.

Earn $16.91/hour or $18.91/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; 3p-11p with rotating weekends

Position Details

Our PCA 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.

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

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay


• Work/Life Balance


• Flexible Schedules


• Cell Phone Discount Plans


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Care.com Membership

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. Click here to 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!