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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Ongoing coaching and support

Mileage reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Community Resources for Independence, Inc. (CRI) in Bradford is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to assist individuals with daily living and community involvement.

You will join our care team providing light housekeeping, personal care, and participation in appointments and activities while helping clients live independently with dignity and belonging.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with light housekeeping, meals, and personal care tasks.
• Attend client walks, community activities, appointments, and errands with clients.
• Help empower clients to live independently and be part of the community.

Job description

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.

Direct Support Professional ($18)/Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver $13.50/ Bradford area

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

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

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
• 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, together we can make a positive impact and create a brighter future for everyone involved.

CRI is an equal opportunity employer. CRI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), marital or fami y status, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.