Program Assistant Day Center (Caregiver) Wausau (Monday Friday daytime hours)

Job Opportunity

Your new beginning starts here! Aurora Community Services is seeking passionate and committed individuals to work in our adult day center supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities to live fuller, happier, and empowered lives.

Position Summary: The Day Center Services Program Assistant aids the operation of the Aurora Day Services to assure the delivery of timely, consistent, and quality day services.

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
• 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

Benefits:

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• 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