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

Community Resources for Independence • Bradford, PA

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About The Position

CRI is hiring caregivers in the Bradford 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 hours, schedules, shifts, and locations, coordinated with client needs.

PCAs assist clients with light housekeeping, meals, personal care, community activities, appointments, shopping, and errands, while helping them live independently and participate in the community. DSPs support clients in reaching goals in their Service Plans, promote community integration and skill-building, encourage independence and choice, attend appointments and team meetings, and help maintain a safe and healthy environment. Effective communication and empathy are important for building trusting relationships.

CRI provides paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training, coaching and mentoring, and support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers 24/7. 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.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance required.
• 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 community activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
• Help clients live independently and participate in the community.
• Support IDD clients in achieving goals outlined in their Service Plans.
• Facilitate community integration, social engagement, and skill-building activities.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living.
• Attend appointments with clients when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings and share insights about client progress.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping as needed.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy.

Benefits

• Paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• 24/7 support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers.
• Flexible schedules with a variety of shifts and locations.
• Overtime pay, shift differentials, and bonuses including longevity and perfect attendance.
• 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