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MyPath · Waukesha, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What draws you to caregiving work with adults who have disabilities?

What they are checking: Whether they have genuine compassion for clients, which the posting lists as a requirement.

Tell me about a time you took care of someone, at work or at home.

What they are checking: Whether they have real caregiving experience, even if informal, to build on with training.

What shifts are you available for, and how do you handle last-minute schedule changes?

What they are checking: Whether they can be reliable in a home that needs staff around the clock.

How do you take care of yourself so you can keep showing up well for clients?

What they are checking: Whether they have ways to handle stress in demanding care work, which reduces burnout.

What would you do

A client refuses to take a shower and is getting upset. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can encourage and redirect without forcing, respecting the client's rights.

How would you help a client make their own lunch instead of making it for them?

What they are checking: Whether they promote independence, which is the point of residential support.

You see something in the home that doesn't seem right, like missing money or a bruise. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they would report concerns right away, which protects vulnerable clients.

How would you build trust with a client who doesn't talk much?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect with clients who communicate differently.

About the work

What does positive behavioral redirection look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand calm, positive ways to guide behavior instead of punishing.

How do you keep a daily log accurate when the shift gets busy?

What they are checking: Whether they take documentation seriously, since logs keep care consistent between shifts.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview • Provide direct care to and supervision of individuals served, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. • Implement Individual Service or Treatment Plans (ISPs/ITPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and program routines. • Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal care, meals, mobility, and household tasks. • Facilitate activities that promote skill development, independence, recreation, and community engagement. • Monitor and document progress, behaviors, health concerns, and incidents in accordance with policy. • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support coordinated care. • Safely transport individuals to appointments, activities, or community outings as required. • Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment while following all safety and regulatory requirements. Additional Information MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath. Our Culture At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: • Passion • Accountability • Teamwork • Openness • Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all. MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.

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