Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Stevens Point - Full Time/ Part Time 1

Aurora Community Services; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

401-K

Employee Stock Ownership

Job summary

Aurora is seeking passionate and committed individuals to work in residential group homes supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities. You will help people live fuller, happier lives and empower independence.

We offer flexible hours, paid training, and a supportive team. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, 401-K, and an Employee Stock Ownership plan. Wages start at $17 per hour with a $1.50 weekend differential; no experience is necessary for Caregivers.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass background character verification
• Basic English communication
• Basic reading and writing skills; basic internet navigation

Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings
• Assisting with self care including dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming
• Medication administration
• Meal preparation and planning
• Transportation of consumers
• Follow individual service plans
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic English communication

Reading & writing

Internet navigation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

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

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven

Celebrating 40 years!

Wage:$17/hr.
$1.50/hr shift differential for weekend hours
FLEXIBLE HOURS
Call for details 715-835-9202!
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 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