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Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

MyPath · Appleton, WI · $15.00–$18.00 an hour

Posted Sep 25, 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

You would support one to four adults with behavioral, medical or physical disabilities in their home. What draws you to this work?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason to do caregiving that will help them stay through hard days.

Tell me about a time you took care of someone, at work or in your personal life. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they have caring instincts and can reflect on what good care requires.

How would you build a good relationship with a client's guardian?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate respectfully with families and keep them informed appropriately.

Training is provided. How do you learn best when starting a new job?

What they are checking: Whether they are open to learning and know how to ask questions.

What would you do

A client gets upset and starts to yell at another client. How do you redirect the situation?

What they are checking: Whether they use calm, positive redirection to keep everyone safe.

You are taking clients to a community event and one refuses to go. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect client choice while making sure everyone is supervised safely.

How do you make sure the home stays clean and safe while you are also caring for clients?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage household tasks without losing focus on client supervision.

About the work

How would you follow a client's care plan for daily living activities like bathing or dressing?

What they are checking: Whether they will read and follow care plans instead of doing things their own way.

What would you write in a daily log, and what would you report right away?

What they are checking: Whether they know the difference between routine notes and changes that need urgent reporting.

How do you encourage a client to use their own coping skills instead of stepping in right away?

What they are checking: Whether they support independence and self-coping rather than taking over.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview Grow with Homes for Independent Living as a Caregiver assisting 1-4 adult clients with behavioral, medical and/or physical disabilities in a residential home setting. Ensure clients safety, assist clients with daily tasks, be a positive influence chaperoning fun events plus redirect behaviors as needed. Training is provided, apply today! Responsibilities: • Assure the health, safety, and well-being of all clients • Administer positive behavioral redirection and encourage self-coping mechanisms • Assist with daily living activities as needed based on care plans • Assist with food preparation and cleaning as needed • Maintain positive relationships with clients, guardians, and staff • Complete daily logs and report inconsistencies We offer: • Competitive hourly pay $15.00- $18.00 per hour, plus shift differential, extra $1.00 hr. on 2nd shift AND Extra $2.00 hr. on weekends. Pay based on experience, location and shift. Full-time and part-time hours available. • Set schedules with guaranteed hours, ability to pick up overtime • Wage increases with experience • 4 weeks of PTO every year • $2,000 Referral Bonus Program • Full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan, ESOP and more! Qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Compassion for client care and wellbeing • Ability to prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities • Consent to background check • Driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving record preferred not required Homes for Independent Living (HIL) is Wisconsin’s LARGEST provider of customized care for adults with disabilities in small residential settings. We offer exciting challenges, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference while preserving a strong work-life balance. 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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