Direct Support Professional - Menomonie

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401-K

Employee Stock Ownership

Vacation/PTO

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Casual dress

Job summary

Aurora Community Services in Menomonie, WI is hiring caregivers to support adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities in residential settings. This employee-owned, mission-driven organization offers flexible hours and weekend shift differential to assist Independence and daily living skills.

Join a long-standing team focused on empowerment, safety, and personal growth, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• 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

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

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Your New Beginning Starts Here! Employee-Owned,

Mission-Driven 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 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
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• 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

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

Other Experience and Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications: 18 years of age, Acceptable Background Character Verification, 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.

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