Direct Care Professional - New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
Quakertown, PA 18951
About the Job
Direct Care Professional, entry level NeuroRehab support with career pathways!
FT/PT, all shifts available to meet the needs of the growing program.
Entry level position with opportunities to launch a career in the rapidly growing field of brain injury. No college required, but increased education levels yield higher starting rates.
Great opportunity for those who are thinking about or training for work in the medical field.
Provide "hands-on" personal care support to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries and assist with cognitive, physical, emotional and social skill-building to help them become as independent as possible in the community as they learn to manage and improve their level of functioning.
No experience with individuals with brain injury? We will train you in what you need to know. And if you’re interested in growing with New Vitae, there are opportunities to become a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, work in the day habilitation program or even take on supervisory responsibilities as you gain experience.
The ideal candidate is patient, loves to teach and support the learning of others, has interest in the medical field, works well in a team environment and loves the challenge of problem solving/trouble shooting. Most positions require advanced training in administering medications, which New Vitae provides.
Minimum requirements to be considered for the position:
High School Diploma/GED, plus six (6) months paid experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
Driver's License and Mandatory drug screening & Criminal Background check REQUIRED for all positions.
Benefits of joining the New Vitae team:
- Competitive pay, with hourly rates starting at $14.00 for those with the minimum requirements
- Varied shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) and full/part-time options to match you to a position that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve work-life balance
- Paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off, with accruals beginning the first day of employment; we even celebrate you with a paid day off for your birthday!*
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage*
- 401k savings plan for retirement with company match for deposits*
- Tuition reimbursement and professional/career development opportunities*
- Paid life insurance policy*
*Reflect benefits for full-time employees; adjusted benefits are available for those who work part time hours, depending on hours worked/week.
New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC