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 dependable, 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
