Direct Support Professional; Caregiver Richmond

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time or Full Time - New Richmond

Join to apply for the Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Part Time or Full Time - New Richmond role at Aurora Community Services.

Wage: $17 - $18/hr. $1.50/hr weekend shift differential. Flexible hours. Paid training; no experience necessary for Caregivers.

We are an Employee Owned, mission-driven organization that supports adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities in residential settings. For over 35 years, Aurora has provided customized services and values employees who are passionate about helping people live independently and with dignity.

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration
• Help consumers plan and prepare choices of fun events and outings
• Assist 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

• 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, 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
• 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

Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company. An EOE/AA Employer.