Direct Support Professional / Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver

Community Resources for Independence•Oil City, PA

About The Position

CRI is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)/caregivers to support clients in the Oil City, Franklin, and Seneca areas. Employees may work as a PCA or DSP depending on available clients. DSPs supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities earn $18.00 per hour. PCAs/caregivers supporting older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans earn $13.50 per hour. The role supports clients with daily living, personal care, community participation, and independence. PCAs assist with light housekeeping, meals, personal care, walks, activities, appointments, shopping, and other errands. DSPs help clients with IDD work toward goals in their Service Plans, participate in community and social activities, build skills, and exercise independence, dignity, and choice. Employees also help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and communicate with clients and colleagues about client needs and progress. CRI offers flexible schedules and locations, paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training, coaching and mentoring, and round-the-clock support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers. Availability to work every other weekend and holidays and to participate in an on-call rotation is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Should have a high school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
Must successfully pass required background checks and clearances.
Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays and participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with light housekeeping, meals, and personal care tasks.
Accompany clients on walks and community activities.
Join clients for appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
Help clients live independently and participate in their communities.
Support clients with IDD in reaching goals outlined in their Service Plans.
Facilitate community integration, social engagement, and skill-building activities.
Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living.
Accompany clients with IDD to appointments when necessary.
Participate in team meetings and share observations about client progress.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping.
Communicate effectively and empathetically to build trusting relationships with clients.