What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Care First Group Living?
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 pandc@carefirstrehabilitation.com
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
Salary : $16 - $17