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

Community Resources for Independence • Beaver Falls, PA

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About The Position

CRI is hiring caregivers to work as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Beaver Falls area. The role assigned depends on available clients. 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 $15.00 per hour.

The position offers flexible hours, schedules, shifts, and locations designed to balance employee availability with client needs. Employees receive paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training, coaching and mentoring, and support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers 24/7. The role involves helping clients with everyday tasks, community activities, appointments, and independent living. Availability to work every other weekend and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation, is 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 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.
• Join clients on walks and community activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
• Help empower clients to live independently and participate in the community.
• Support IDD clients in achieving goals 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 classroom and online training.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• 24/7 support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers.
• Overtime pay and shift differentials.
• Bonuses, including longevity and perfect attendance bonuses.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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