Personal Care Assistant-PRN - Harrisburg, PA

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

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Personal Care Assistant-PRN in Harrisburg, PA. This position involves providing direct care to individuals, helping them develop essential life skills, and participating in the treatment planning process. The role offers flexibility with no set schedule, ideal for individuals looking to contribute in a meaningful way while managing their own availability.

Benefits

DailyPay access

Retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Various employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have an active driver's license.
• Ability to work PRN based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents.
• Assist in developing activities to promote independent living.
• Engage consumers in life skills and community activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (active)

Job description

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Personal Care Assistant-PRN

#101127

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

PRN (no set schedule or hours)

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Varied per program needs

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 PRN (no set schedule) Personal Care Assistant to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Harrisburg, PA.

Schedule: PRN availability based on program need

Earn $18.91/hour

Position Details

Our 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.

Key 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 benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!


• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.


• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)


• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\


• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.


• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.


• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!