Care Provider

NeuLife; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and shift differentials

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

Opportunities for advancement in rehabilitation and healthcare careers

Benefits package available for eligible employees

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center seeks a Direct Care Staff professional to provide hands-on support to individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Responsibilities include direct care assistance, medication management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality support and safety for residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with TBI or SCI preferred.
• Certified Medication Aide or Med Tech certification preferred.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals with mobility limitations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care assistance with daily living activities.
• Ensure safe medication administration and monitor changes.
• Collaborate with team to support individualized care plans.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About Us:

At NeuLife Rehabilitation, Inc. we specialize in person-centered care for individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality support that promotes independence, safety, and dignity for every person we serve.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Direct Care Staff professional with experience supporting individuals with TBI and SCI in a residential or rehabilitation setting. This role requires hands-on support with daily living activities, mobility assistance, behavioral support, and medication management under clinical oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support
• Monitor and document behavioral, emotional, and physical changes
• Assist with range-of-motion exercises and transfers (including use of assistive devices)
• Ensure safe and accurate medication administration in accordance with training and protocols
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges using de-escalation and redirection techniques
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured living environment
• Accurately complete documentation, shift notes, and incident reports
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and case management teams to support individualized care plans

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with TBI or SCI preferred
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Med Tech certification preferred or required by state regulations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift, transfer, and physically assist individuals with mobility limitations
• Strong observational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and shift differentials
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for advancement in rehabilitation and healthcare careers
• Benefits package available for eligible employees