Direct Care Staff

NeuLife; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

16-hour shifts

Competitive pay and shift differentel

Comprehensive training

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Opportunities for advancement

Benefits package available

Job summary

NeuLife Rehabilitation seeks Direct Care Staff to support individuals with ABI and TBI in a neurological rehabilitation setting, under nursing and medical staff supervision. Tasks include lifting, bathing, grooming, documentation, and responding to call lights.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; 1 year with ABI/TBI preferred; CMA/Med Tech and CPR/First Aid preferred; ability to lift and assist; bilingual in Spanish is a plus. 16-hour shifts and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with ABI or TBI preferred.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Med Tech certification preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, turns, moves, positions, and transports clients as appropriate for their condition.
• Assists clients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Follows safety policies and procedures when lifting or transporting a client.
• Accurately documents and charts patient care, vitals, and interactions.
• Respond to call lights promptly and resolve client issues on first response.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients and ensure safety.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Care Staff

About Us:

Neulife Rehabilitation (NLR) provides post-acute rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and Neurological Disorders.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Direct Care Staff professional with experience supporting individuals with ABI and TBI injurie that wll care for patients in NeuLife' s neurological rehabilitation setting, under direction of nursing and medical staff, by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lifts, turns, moves, positions, and transports clients as appropriate for their condition
• Assists clients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Follows NeuLife' s safety policies and procedures when lifting, turning, moving, positioning, or transporting a client or assisting with the client with normal daily activities
• Accurately documents and charts patient care to include vitals and personal interactions
• Respond to call lights promptly. Resolves client issue at time of initial response
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards clients
• Assists in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrates reliable, regular attendance. Arrived to work on time and departs as scheduled. "40 hours or until the job is completed"
• Demonstrates ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Demonstrates ability to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• without restrictions
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Bilingual in Spanish a plus

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be involved in the position.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with ABI or TBI preferred
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Med Tech certification preferred
• 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:

• Available Shifts: 16hrs
• 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