Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - FLOAT - Wausau

Job Description

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven

Wage: $19/hr.

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Paid Training

If you are passionate and committed to helping individuals live fuller, happier, and more satisfying lives, then Aurora Community Services has a rewarding career opportunity for you!

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.

The services we provide require a dedicated staff that is committed to utilizing behavioral support programs, aiding with self care, or performing essential duties, while maintaining the consumer's dignity.

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

Experience with adults with disabilities

Float Staff Requirements/Qualifications

Work and training schedule is obtained ONLY from the Direct Support Coordinator

Must be available every other weekend

Must maintain a minimum of Secondary Drive Status

Must be willing to travel to all operations within the region

Drive time is paid after 30 minutes of travel from staff residence

Drive time reimbursement must be submitted monthly

If full time, the employee must maintain a full-time work schedule

2+ years of experience in residential services required

Frequent schedule changes/declining scheduled shifts is grounds for discharge

If “regular” position is desired, must apply – rate of pay would be regular rate of pay for that position

Float positions are available with the following schedules:

Full Time: Must include every other weekend hours, designated days off weekly - $1.50/hr shift differential for weekend hours

Full Time Weekend: Work 32 hours every weekend (Paid for 40 hours) - NO shift differential

Part Time Weekend: Work 32 hours every other weekend - NO shift differential

Benefits:

Option to get paid after 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

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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Part-time