Direct Support Professional; Caregiver Lacrosse

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) – Part Time or Full Time – La Crosse

Job Category: Community Living Assistant

Requisition Number: DIREC
002256

• Posted:
  January 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate: $18 USD per hour

LaCrosse, WI 54601, USA

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 to 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.

Wage: $18/hr.

$1.50/hr shift differential for weekend hours.

Flexible hours. Call for details !

Paid training, no experience necessary for caregivers.

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration.
• Help consumers plan and prepare their 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee discount – Verizon and Dell.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation / personal hours.
• Employee stock ownership.
• Employee achievement program.
• Longevity bonus for part time or full time employees.
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere.
• And more.

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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