Direct Care Worker

Direct Care Worker – Care First Rehabilitation

Care First Rehabilitation is a mission-driven organization providing comprehensive care to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries. We are seeking reliable, compassionate, and professional individuals to join our growing team. If you are looking for a meaningful career with opportunities for advancement, we would love to meet you.

We value team members who are resourceful, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and who maintain a positive attitude in all situations. Direct Care Workers provide routine total care under the supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians and licensed Nurses.

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Why Join Care First Rehabilitation?

• Excellent staff-to-client ratios
• Our largest home has only five clients, ensuring quality care and manageable workloads.
• Career growth opportunities
• After 90 days and successful completion of medication training, you will be promoted to Rehabilitation Technician with a pay increase.
• Engaging day-program environment
• Clients and staff attend our Troy office day-program featuring:
• Physical, speech, occupational, and massage therapy
• Catered lunch
• Group activities
• Community outings
• Sheltered workshop
• Robust clinical support
• Daily access to nurses, behavior therapists, and a full therapy team (SLP, OT, PT, CTRS, etc.).
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Time-and-a-half for holidays and all hours over 40 per week
• Ability to pick up open shifts
• Employee referral bonus ($150 per successful hire)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 10 days (80 hours) of PTO accrued annually
• Set schedules available
• Additional perks
• Daily community outing opportunities
• Additional training once assigned to AFC homes
• No certifications required—CPR, First Aid, and Direct Care Training provided
• Catered lunches and dinners for clients Monday–Friday
• Ongoing professional development

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Key Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts across our six AFC homes (Troy and Farmington).
• Provide total care to clients while ensuring safety, dignity, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized home environment, including deep cleaning each shift.
• Assist clients with ADLs: meal prep, feeding, bathing/hygiene, toileting, etc.
• Supervise and engage clients during community outings, recreational events, and medical appointments.
• Model and encourage positive behavior.
• Complete all required training to meet licensing and facility standards.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism at all times.
• Follow directives effectively and maintain respectful boundaries with clients.

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Requirements

• Reliable transportation (six locations across Troy and Farmington).
• Flexibility—may be required to change locations mid-shift or accompany clients to the hospital.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate company vehicles.
• Ability to work full-time (three 12-hour shifts per week).
• Availability for orientation (9:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Ability to rotate weekends (every other Saturday and Sunday).
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check.
• Experience assisting clients with ADLs.
• Compassionate, patient, reliable, and hardworking.
• Must remain awake and alert for the entire shift.

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For Immediate Consideration

Email your resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Work Days:

• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle?
• Are you comfortable changing locations from one AFC home in Troy to another AFC home in Troy during your shift?
• Have you previously worked at Care First?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person