Personal Care Assistant; PCA​/Direct Support Professional; DSP

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

Now hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) in the Lock Haven area. 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.

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.

Base pay range: $14.00/hr – $18.00/hr

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 a Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver you'll make $14.00 per hour supporting elderly, individuals with physical disabilities, and veterans.

• 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 available 24/7
• Overtime pay, shift differentials, bonuses including longevity, perfect attendance, and more!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement benefits

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 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
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living
• Accompany clients to appointments when necessary
• Engage in team meetings to share insights about clients’ progress
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping tasks as needed
• Use effective communication and empathy to build strong, trusting relationships

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

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care