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

Community Resources for Independence•Wyalusing, PA

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About The Position

CRI is hiring caregivers in the Wyalusing area to work as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), depending on available clients. The position offers day and evening hours and flexible schedules across a variety of shifts and locations. DSPs support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at $18.00 per hour. PCAs support elderly people, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans at $13.75 per hour. PCAs assist with light housekeeping, meals, personal care, community activities, appointments, shopping, and errands. DSPs help clients work toward goals in their Service Plans, promote community integration and independence, support daily living choices, attend appointments, participate in team meetings, and help maintain a safe and healthy environment. The role focuses on empowering clients to live independently and participate in their communities. CRI provides paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training, coaching and mentoring, and support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers around the clock. The schedule is arranged to align with employee and client needs. The role requires availability every other weekend and on holidays, as well as participation in an on-call rotation.

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 a variety of 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 other community activities.
Join clients for appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
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.
Accompany clients 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.
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy.