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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. · Chambersburg, PA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18/hrFull-time

Join our team and make a meaningful difference every day! At Community Resources for Independence (CRI), 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.

About the Role

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 in Chambersburg, Mercersburg, and Waynesboro areas.

Pay

  • Direct Support Professional supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD): $18.00 per hour
  • Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver: $13.50 per hour (supporting elderly, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans)

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules with a variety of shifts and locations
  • Paid initial and ongoing training in the classroom and online
  • Coaching and mentoring to set you up for success
  • 24/7 support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers
  • Overtime pay, shift differentials, and bonuses (longevity, perfect attendance, and more)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
  • Retirement benefits

Responsibilities

As a Personal Care Assistant / Caregiver / Direct Care Worker, you will:

  • Assist individuals with light housekeeping, meals, and personal care tasks
  • Join clients on walks and fun activities in the community
  • Accompany clients to appointments, shopping, or other errands
  • 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
  • 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
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping tasks
  • Build strong, trusting relationships through effective communication and empathy

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
  • Must pass a variety of background checks and clearances
  • Availability to work every other weekend, on holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation

Why CRI?

CRI is genuinely invested in you and eager to support your career by providing mentorship and professional development opportunities. Our team members love what they do—not just because of the flexible hours, but because of the impact they have on the lives of others. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career where every day presents new challenges and rewards, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a positive impact and create a brighter future for everyone involved.

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