Direct Care Worker - Frankfort, KY
- Certification preferred
- 12-hour shifts
How this pay compares
This posting states $14–$15 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Kentucky post a median of $16 an hour, the middle half $15.75–$16.25, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Kentucky earn a median of $17.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Join our team as a Direct Care Worker!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries? At NeuLife Rehabilitation of Kentucky II, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community committed to compassion, quality care, and supporting both our persons served and our team. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow professionally in a supportive, best-practice environment, we want you on our team.
Why Choose Us
- Person-Centered Care: We create custom rehabilitation plans tailored to each resident's unique goals and needs
- Skilled, Compassionate Team: Our staff are highly trained and dedicated to delivering high-quality, meaningful care
- Innovative, Supportive Environment: We use best practices and technology in a safe, collaborative setting to help residents thrive
Your Role:
As a Direct Care Worker, you will play vital part in helping persons served gain independence, develop daily living skills, and reach their personal goals. You'll provide compassionate support in a team-based environment where your contributions are valued. Daytime and Overnight staff positions available.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Motivates and encourages clients who have an acquired brain injury to progress in the home environment as well as in the community
- Assists clients with activities of daily living
- Supports clients by preparing them for their day and assisting them getting to and from work, therapy, and other appointments
- Range of motion exercises
- Performs household services essential to home health care
- Attends concerts, sporting events and other entertainment activities with clients
- 16-hour Weekday shifts 4pm-8am (overnight staff)
- 12-hour Weekend shifts
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with TBI or SCI preferred
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Med Tech certification preferred or required by state regulations
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to lift, transfer, and physically assist individuals with mobility limitations
- Strong observational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
Join our team and make a real difference! Deliver high-quality, person-centered care while helping persons served achieve their unique goals in a supportive, best-practice environment.
From NeuLife's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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