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Day Program Assistant

Sevita

Egg Harbor City, NJFull-time$16.25/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.25/hr
Location
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Sevita is hiring a Day Program Assistant. The Day Program Assistant provides essential support and companionship to clients with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses, and other challenges. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, transportation, meal preparation, and ensuring client safety and well-being. The assistant will work to help clients live safely and comfortably.

Key focus areas include Assist with bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene, Transport clients to appointments utilizing company vehicles, and Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Valid Non‑Probationary Driver’s License, and Minimum Age 21+. Important skills include Communication Skills, Follow Instructions, Caring Attitude, Bending And Lifting Techniques, and Dedication To Supporting Others.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication SkillsFollow InstructionsCaring AttitudeBending and Lifting TechniquesDedication to Supporting Others

Qualifications

Non-Probationary Driver’s License Held for at Least One YearAbility to Attend OrientationHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentValid, Non-Probationary Driver’s License With No Restrictions or ProvisionsMust Be 21+Successful Background Check Clearance6 Months to 1 Year of Experience in Human Services or Caregiving

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Day Program Assistant – Join Our Caring Team!

  • Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Egg Harbor City, NJ

Starting Pay: $16.25/hour

  • Additional $0.50/hour for 1–4 years of experience

  • Additional $1.00/hour for 5+ years of experience

Preliminary Requirements:

  • Proof of non-probationary driver’s license held for at least one year

  • Ability to attend orientation (Tuesday–Friday, Daytime)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you compassionate, patient, and ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life? As a Day Program Assistant, you will provide essential support and companionship to our clients, helping them live safely and comfortably. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a genuine heart for caring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene

  • Transport clients to appointments utilizing company vehicles

  • Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping

  • Support wheelchair assistance and safe transportation

  • Provide companionship and meaningful conversation

  • Ensure overall safety and well-being of clients

  • Use proper lifting and bending techniques to physically support clients

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • 6 months to 1 year of experience in human services or caregiving preferred

  • Valid, non-probationary driver’s license with no restrictions or provisions

  • Minimum age: 21 years

  • Successful background check clearance

  • Caring attitude and dedication to supporting others

  • Ability and willingness to safely bend and lift to assist clients

Why Join Us?

  • Full-time

  • Paid Time Off and health benefits for employees working 32+ hours/week

  • Paid training, holiday pay, and mileage reimbursement

  • Opportunities for career development and advancement

  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

  • Dynamic workdays where every day is different

  • Job security thanks to stable federal and state funding

Join a team that values your contributions and gives you the chance to truly make a difference.

Ready to apply? We’d love to hear from you!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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