Caregiver/Direct Care Provider (PRN)
Centre for Neuro Skills · Plano, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHR$17/hrFull-time
Daily Pay Available! With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As a Caregiver/Direct Care you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS we are a community of “PATHfinders” who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and directly train patients with brain injuries in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and therapeutic home programs.
- Teach, monitor, administer, and document individual patient programs—including ADLs and therapeutic home programs—in English.
- Perform bed, bath, toilet, and chair transfers (up to 20 times per shift) using approved transfer techniques.
- Ensure safety of patients, visitors, staff, and yourself when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts (yelling, exiting, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, scratching, throwing objects).
- Provide skilled instruction and supervision in a residential‑apartment/home‑like setting.
- Engage patients in social, recreational, shopping, and entertainment activities in community settings.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Successful completion of a drug screen, health screen, and criminal record check (fingerprints) for caregiver positions.
Pay
- Starting wage: $17.00 /hr.
- Opportunity to earn up to $19.25 /hr within six months through the continuing education program.
- $1 /hr shift differential for regularly scheduled 3 pm – 11:30 pm shifts.
- Daily Pay: access earnings immediately after completing a shift.
Schedule
Available shifts: PRN (as needed).
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Professional license reimbursement.
- Continuing education assistance.
- LifeMart member‑only discount shopping website (travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home & auto, financial & legal, apparel, flowers & gifts, restaurants & dining).
- Wisely Financial Services: early direct deposit, cashback rewards, prepaid debit cards.