Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time or Full Time - Comstock

Aurora Community Services; Wisconsin; Vor Ort; USD 16.531 - 24.796; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Paid training

Health insurance

Employee stock ownership

Vacation/Personal hours

Zusammenfassung

A community services organization in Wisconsin is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities. Responsibilities include community integration, assisting with self-care, and medication administration. Applicants should be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This role offers flexible hours, paid training, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform various physical tasks.

Aufgaben

• Support consumers in community/societal integration.
• Assist consumers in planning and preparing for events.
• Help with self-care tasks such as dressing and medication administration.
• Maintain and follow individual service plans.

Kenntnisse

Basic English communication

Experience with adults with disabilities

Basic reading and writing skills

Jobbeschreibung

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time or Full Time - Comstock

FLEXIBLE HOURS

Paid Training, no experience necessary for Caregivers

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to work in our residential group homes supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities live fuller, happier, and to empower independence.

For over 35 years, Aurora has been a leader in providing customized services that support individuals with disabilities, chronic mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries in residential settings. We value employees that are passionate about making people smile every day by empowering them to live as independently as possible.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings
• Assisting with self care- dressing, bathing or showering, brushing teeth, toileting, shaving
• Medication Administration
• Meal Preparation/Planning
• Transportation of consumers
• Follow individual service plans
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for consumer transport
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers
• Communicate basic English
• Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills
• Experience with adults with disabilities
• Option to get paid before payday
• Flexible scheduling around availability, and every other weekend off
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

About the Employer

If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer

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