Caregiver/Direct Care Provider
About The Position
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injuries by providing direct care? Join us at CNS as a Caregiver and become a vital part of their journey towards hope, independence, and a more meaningful life. Job Overview: As a member of our team, your role of Caregiver will involve supervising and directly training patients with brain injuries in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and therapeutic home programs. You'll be working in a beautiful residential apartment/home-like setting, offering skilled instruction and supervision to patients. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to engage in social, recreational, shopping, and entertainment activities in community settings. Why choose us: At CNS, we understand that traumatic brain injuries can change lives in an instant, and there's no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping individuals rebuild their lives. We're a community of "Pathfinders," working together to find every possible path for our patients to achieve maximum independence and quality of life. We foster a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. While we take our work seriously, we also value fun and professional development. We're committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Successful completion of a drug screen, health screen, and criminal record check (fingerprints) for caregiver/direct care.
Responsibilities
- Teach, monitor, administer, and document individual patient programs including ADL's and therapeutic home programs in English.
- Perform bed, bath, toilet, and chair transfers (up to 20 times per shift) using approved transfer techniques.
- Ensure for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and yourself when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts, which can include yelling, exiting, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, scratching, and throwing objects.
Benefits
- Competitive Caregiver starting wage of $21/hr.
- Opportunity to earn up to $23.25/hr. within six months through our continuing education program.
- Bi-weekly pay, paid time off, extended sick leave, medical, dental, and life insurance, holiday pay, and 401(k).
- We offer Daily Pay! - access to your earnings immediately after you complete your shift!
- Continuing education program to earn bonuses and increase wages after just one month of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
