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

Job overview

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is onsite in the Mifflintown, McAlisterville, and Richfield, PA areas. Pay is $14 per hour for PCA caregiver work and $18 per hour for DSP work supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community Resources for Independence supports people in living more independently and with dignity in their own homes. The role provides individualized support, companionship, and community participation to help clients pursue goals in their service plans. Caregivers coordinate with clients, families, and other professionals to respect each person’s needs and preferences.

What you'll do

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in reaching service-plan goals
• participate in community integration and social activities
• provide companionship and activities such as reading and walks
• accompany clients to appointments when needed
• share progress in team meetings
• perform light housekeeping as needed
• collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personal care assistant

direct support professional

pca

dsp

community resources for independence

richfield pa

mifflintown pa

mcalisterville pa

idd support

caregiving

community integration

$14–$18/hr

weekend work

on-call rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid initial and ongoing training, coaching and mentoring, career paths and specialized training, flexible scheduling, 24/7 supervisor and scheduler support, employee recognition, and team events.

Why this role

Paid initial and ongoing training, flexible scheduling, and a required every-other-weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation.

About the employer

Community Resources for Independence is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.