Caregiver - Direct Support Professional

Pwho; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of PTO annually

$2,000 Referral Bonus Program

Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Pwho is hiring a Caregiver in Merrill, Wisconsin, to assist adult clients with disabilities. The role involves ensuring client safety and well-being, supporting daily living activities, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour, with additional incentives for evening and weekend shifts. Employees enjoy a full benefits package, including 4 weeks of PTO annually, a referral bonus program, and an inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Consent to background check required.
• Driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving record preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients' health, safety, and well-being.
• Assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and staff.

Skills

Compassion for client care and wellbeing

Ability to prioritize multiple duties

Job description

Caregiver - Direct Support Professional page is loaded## Caregiver - Direct Support Professionallocations: Merrill, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 19 Days Agojob requisition id: JR106300Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.**Overview**Grow with Homes for Independent Living as a Caregiver assisting 1-4 adult clients with behavioral, medical and/or physical disabilities in a residential home setting. Ensure clients safety, assist clients with daily tasks, be a positive influence chaperoning fun events plus redirect behaviors as needed.*Training is provided, apply today! First, second or third shift open currently.***Responsibilities:*** Assure the health, safety, and well-being of all clients* Administer positive behavioral redirection and encourage self-coping mechanisms* Assist with daily living activities as needed based on care plans* Assist with food preparation and cleaning as needed* Maintain positive relationships with clients, guardians, and staff* Complete daily logs and report inconsistencies**We offer:*** *Competitive hourly pay $14.00- $16.00 per hour, plus shift differential,* extra $1.00 hr. on 2nd shift *AND* Extra $2.00 hr. on weekends. Pay *based on experience, location and shift. Full-time and part-time hours available.** Set schedules with guaranteed hours, *ability to pick up overtime** Wage increases with experience* 4 weeks of PTO every year* $2,000 Referral Bonus Program* Full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan, ESOP and more!**Qualifications:*** 18 years of age or older* Compassion for client care and wellbeing* Ability to prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities* Consent to background check* Driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving record *preferred not required***Homes for Independent Living (HIL)** is Wisconsin’s ***LARGEST*** provider of customized care for adults with disabilities in small residential settings. We offer exciting challenges, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference while preserving a strong work-life balance.#HILHIRING**Additional Information**MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.**Our Culture**At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:* Passion* Accountability* Teamwork* Openness* Continuous Learning and InnovationAs an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.*MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.*