Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time - Thorp

Aurora Community Services; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Discount - Verizon and Dell

Flexible scheduling

Paid Training

Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full

Job summary

Aurora Community Services in Thorp, WI is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) for part-time shifts. You will support adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities in residential settings, helping with daily activities, transportation, and community integration.

Reasonable accommodations include flexible hours, paid training, and opportunities for advancement within a growing, Employee Owned organization. No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Flexible scheduling including every other weekend.
• Paid training available; no experience required for Caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities for community/social integration.
• Assist with planning and outing selections.
• Support with personal care such as dressing, bathing, grooming.
• Medication administration as directed.
• Meal preparation and planning.
• Transport consumers to activities and appointments.
• Follow individual service plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Caregiving empathy

Mobility assistance

Teamwork

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time - Thorp

Job Category: Community Living Assistant

Requisition Number: DIREC002337

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $17 USD per hour

Locations

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Thorp, WI 54771, USA

Description

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven

Celebrating 40 Years!

Wage:$17/hr.

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
• 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
• 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

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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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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