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

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC.
Lock Haven, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Caregivers in the Lock Haven 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.

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

Salary : $14 - $18

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