Caregiver/Direct Care Provider (PRN)
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Centre For Neuro Skills
Emeryville, CA, US
Summary
The caregiver will supervise and train patients with traumatic brain injuries in activities of daily living and therapeutic programs. They are also responsible for performing physical patient transfers and ensuring safety during behavioral outbursts.
Job Description
Daily Pay Available!
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/Direct Care 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.
Benefits:
- Competitive Caregiver starting wage of $23.00/hr.
- Opportunity to earn up to $25.25/hr. within six months through our continuing education program.
- We offer Daily Pay! - access your earnings immediately after you complete your shift!
- Continuing education program to earn bonuses and increase wages after just one month of employment.
Key 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.
Job Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
- Required to have a valid Driver's License, with a clean a driving record
- Successful completion of a drug screen, health screen, and criminal record check (fingerprints) for caregiver positions.
If you're eager to embark on a fulfilling career as a Caregiver that truly makes a difference, watch this short video to see the vital role you can play in a meaningful recovery as a Caregiver/Direct Care Provider. Join us at CNS and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals with brain injuries regain their quality of life.
For over 40 years Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) has been recognized as an experienced and respected world leader for providing intensive post-acute community-based brain injury rehabilitation. With facilities in California and Texas, CNS’ specially-trained staff offers outcome driven medical treatment, therapeutic rehabilitation and disease management services for individuals recovering from acquired and traumatic brain injury. For additional information about Centre for Neuro Skills, please visit neuroskills.com or call us at 800.922.4994.
Founded
1980
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bakersfield, California
For over 40 years Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) has been recognized as an experienced and respected world leader for providing intensive post-acute community-based brain injury rehabilitation. With facilities in California and Texas, CNS’ specially-trained staff offers outcome driven medical treatment, therapeutic rehabilitation and disease management services for individuals recovering from acquired and traumatic brain injury. For additional information about Centre for Neuro Skills, please visit neuroskills.com or call us at 800.922.4994.
Founded
1980
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bakersfield, California