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

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Caregivers in the Punxsutawney area.

We are looking for caring, dependable, and motivated individuals to work as both Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) depending on our clients we have available.

Hours available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Pay Rate: When working as a Direct Support Professional supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) you'll make $18.00 per hour. When working as Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver you'll make $13.50 per hour supporting elderly, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans.

Benefits of Working at CRI:
Flexible schedules with a variety of shifts and locations
Paid initial and ongoing training in the classroom and online to help you support your clients
Coaching and mentoring to set you up for success
Supervisors, schedulers, and trainers are there to support you 24/7
A schedule that matches your needs with the needs of the client
Overtime pay, shift differentials, bonuses including longevity, perfect attendance, and more!
Mileage reimbursement
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Retirement benefits

Whether you're a student, homemaker, retiree, or want a career change, we will provide flexible hours that work with you to maintain a work-like balance!

What you'll do:

As a Personal Care Assistant/ Caregiver /Direct Care Worker, you will:
Assist individuals with light housekeeping, meals, and personal care tasks (we'll help you master these skills)
Get paid to join our clients on walks and fun activities in the community
Join your clients for appointments, shopping, or other errands as needed
You will get to help empower people to live independently and be part of the community

As a Direct Support Processional, you will:
Support IDD clients in reaching the goals outlined in their Service Plan
Facilitate community integration, social engagement, and skill-building activities with clients
Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living
Accompany clients to appointments when necessary
Engage in team meetings to share insights about the client's progress
Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping tasks as needed
Effective communication and empathy are vital for building strong, trusting relationships with those you support

Qualifications:
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 be able to successfully to pass a variety of background checks and clearances
Availability to work every other weekend, on holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation is required