Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Job overview

The Personal Care Assistant role is onsite in Harrisburg, PA. Compensation starts at $16.75–$19.75 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on shift preference and experience. The role is part of Ecumenical Community’s direct-care team serving residents. The assistant supports residents’ daily routines, socialization, and overall well-being through one-on-one assistance and companionship. The role contributes to residents’ quality of life by helping organize daily activities and engaging with patience and compassion.

What you'll do

• Assist residents with daily routines
• build bonds through companionship
• engage residents and families with patience, compassion, and empathy
• help residents organize their day and activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personal care assistant

pca

harrisburg pa

ecumenical community

resident care

companionship

daily routines

entry level

no experience required

3pm–11pm

11pm–7am

$16.75–$19.75 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Length-of-service bonuses
• on-demand pay
• medical, vision, and dental
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• supplemental life and disability insurance
• wellness incentives
• discounted meals
• tuition reimbursement
• on-the-job training
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunities with no experience required; full-time evening schedule 3 p.m.–11 p.m. or overnight 11 p.m.–7 a.m., each with every other weekend off; per diem/PRN flexible schedules also available; high school diploma or GED required.

About the employer

Ecumenical Community is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.