Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

Homes-For-Independent-Living; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO yearly

Referral Bonus Program

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Job summary

Homes for Independent Living in Wisconsin's Appleton area is seeking caregivers to support 1-4 adult clients with behavioral, medical and physical disabilities in a residential home setting. You'll ensure client safety, assist with daily living activities, and help chaperone events while redirecting behaviors as needed.

Training is provided and you can apply today. We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differentials, full and part-time hours, plus a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Consent to background check
• Driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving record (preferred)

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

Job description

*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!_*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 $15.00- $18.00 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.*Additional Information*Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform LivesMyPath 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.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._Benefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Paid training* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person