Personal Care Assistant PCA /Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Caregiver

Community Resources for Independence • Warren, PA

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About The Position

CRI is hiring caregivers in the Warren area to work as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), depending on client availability. DSPs support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and earn $18.00 per hour. PCAs support elderly people, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans and earn $13.50 per hour.

The role offers flexible schedules and locations, paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training, coaching and mentoring, and support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers. Employees help clients with daily living and personal care, community participation, appointments, errands, and goals for independence. Working every other weekend, on holidays, and participating in an on-call rotation are required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Should have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a 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, appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
• Help clients live independently and participate in their communities.
• Support IDD clients in reaching the goals outlined in their Service Plans.
• Facilitate community integration, social engagement, and skill-building activities.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living.
• Participate in team meetings and share observations about client progress.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping as needed.
• Build trusting relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules with a variety of shifts and locations.
• Paid initial and ongoing training in the classroom and online.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers 24/7.
• Schedules matched to employee and client needs.
• Overtime pay, shift differentials, and bonuses, including longevity and perfect attendance bonuses.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED