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

Aurora Community Services; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount - Verizon and Dell

401-K

Job summary

A human services agency in Wisconsin is seeking committed individuals to support adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities in residential settings. Responsibilities include assisting with daily self-care, medication administration, meal planning, and transportation. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to lift 50 lbs, and possess basic English communication skills. This role provides various benefits such as health insurance, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Acceptable Background Character Verification required.
• Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration.
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings.
• Assist with self-care tasks like dressing, bathing, and toileting.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Basic English communication

Self-care assistance

Job description

Introduction

We’re looking for passionate and talented people for all of our positions. There are many opportunities available with Aurora for people whoare looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a disability.

Overview

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 40 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Shift differential on weekends
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

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

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• 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