What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - FLOAT - New Richmond position at Aurora Community Services?
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Wage:$19/hr.
$1.50/hr shift differential for weekend hours
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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
- 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 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
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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