Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time - Thorp

Aurora Community Services; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation/personal hours

Employee stock ownership

Employee achievement program

Flexible hours

Employee discounts (Verizon/Dell)

Job summary

Aurora Community Services in Thorp, WI is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our part-time team. You will help adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities live more independently in residential settings.

You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities, plan outings, and accompany residents to appointments, ensuring supportive, respectful care aligned with individual plans. Training is provided, no experience required, and flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-care activities (dressing, bathing) as needed.
• Support with medication administration.
• Plan and prepare meals and outings.
• Transport consumers to activities and appointments.
• Follow individual service plans and document progress.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Basic English

Self-care assistance

Medication administration

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time - Thorp

Job Category: Community Living Assistant

Requisition Number: DIREC002261

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $17 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Thorp, WI 54771, USA

Description

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven

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

#JobListings #Thorp #MentalHealthAwareness #NewBeginning #PersonalCare #hiringnow #hiring #joinourteam #careers #jobs #jobsearch #programassistant#Caregiver #Caretaker #DirectCareStaff #PersonalCareWorker #DirectSupportProfessional #ResidentialCareProvider #DayStaff #NowHiring#InHomeCare #AdultCare #Aide #Caregiver

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.