Merakey·Swatara Township, Pennsylvania
Personal care residential workers are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of consumers in a personal care home, actively supporting their mental and physical well-being. This includes carrying out direct care duties while participating in and adhering to the established treatment planning process.
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.
Full-time (40 hours/week); 3 PM–11 PM shift with rotating weekends. Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
Earn $17.76/hour or $19.76/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.
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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
Candidates must possess either a High School Diploma/GED or an active CNA certification in Pennsylvania, and must be at least 21 years old. An active and unrestricted driver's license is also a mandatory requirement for this position.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, personal care assistant roles are typically in steady demand because providers need dependable support for daily living, mobility, and basic care. These jobs are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, caregiving experience, a clear background check, and the physical ability to lift and transfer clients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the lifting and transfer expectations before applying.