About this role
We are a licensed personal care home specializing in the admission of individuals with mental health diagnoses. Staff receive comprehensive training, including medication administration, CPR, first aid, direct care, and crisis intervention. As a small facility, we emphasize a supportive, home-like environment that promotes resident stability and well-being.
The personal care home is managed and operated in accordance with agency policies and procedures, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and full regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Crisis & Resident Support
- Assess, respond to, and document resident crises.
- Provide supportive counseling and ongoing resident monitoring.
Resident Care & Engagement
- Support personal care, nutrition, leisure, and skill development.
- Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
Facility Operations
- Manage daily personal care home operations.
- Orient residents, resolve conflicts, and maintain records.
- Ensure safe living standards per agency and PA regulations.
Coordination & Compliance
- Serve as liaison with community agencies and treatment providers.
- Participate in quality improvement, training, and agency activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and professional standards.
Safety & Service Quality
- Promote safety, quality service delivery, and agency mission.
- Promote resident skill development in cooperation with the client’s treatment team.
- Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
- Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
- Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
High School diploma/GED required.
Nurse’s aide training and/or 6 months related work experience preferred.
Experience working in mental health field preferred.
Applicants must be 21 years or older due to position restrictions.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of employment. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Act 34
- OAPSA
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$18.19–$27.58 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Residential Assistant (Part-time) — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Residential Assistant (Part-time) at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Residential Assistant (Part-time)
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Behavioral Health
- Pay: $18.19–$27.58 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-19T10:00:21.273Z
## Description
We are a licensed personal care home specializing in the admission of individuals with mental health diagnoses. Staff receive comprehensive training, including medication administration, CPR, first aid, direct care, and crisis intervention. As a small facility, we emphasize a supportive, home-like environment that promotes resident stability and well-being.
The personal care home is managed and operated in accordance with agency policies and procedures, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and full regulatory compliance.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Part-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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