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Direct Support Professionals (DSP)Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver/ Warren

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. · Warren, PA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$18/hrFull-time

Now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) - Caregivers in the Warren area. Join our team and make a meaningful difference every day!

About the role

At Community Resources for Independence (CR), we believe in creating an inclusive community where everyone has the chance to thrive in their own homes. As a member of our care team, you'll provide support that empowers individuals to live more independently and with dignity, while also enriching your own life through meaningful connections and shared moments of joy.

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

Responsibilities

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
  • Help empower people to live independently and be part of the community

As a Direct Support Professional, 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.

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
  • Must be able to successfully 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

Benefits

  • 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-life balance!

Pay

Direct Support Professional: $18/hour
Personal Care Assistant: $13.50/hour

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