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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP)Community Resources for Independence • Bedford, PA, US
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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

Community Resources for Independence • Bedford, PA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$18.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Caregivers in the Altoona and surrounding areas.

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 $14.00 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

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Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP) • Bedford, PA, US

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