Overnight Assistant (Awake)

Position Summary

Overnight position at L’Arche Hamilton Is an overnight awake position, 3-4 nights alternating per week. The main duty is to assist with house duties, maintain safety, and implement a night behaviour program during the overnight.

The overnight person is an L’Arche Hamilton employee working in cooperation with the House team.

The overnight person is accountable to the House Leader. The Health Care Coordinator will be involved in discussions and meetings as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• An Overnight Awake Assistant time is 11pm -7am, Occasionally, the overnight person will be asked to attend a meeting outside of these hours related to core member.
• On arrival, read the night time communication book to obtain relevant information about core members’ well-being and /or check in with the House Leader or another member of the House Team regarding issues that may arise in the night.
• Be attentive to the personal needs of the Core Member as needed, especially attending to their health or behavioural support plans/program throughout the night.
• Administer PRN medication as required, under the direction of the House Leader.
• Write a summary of how night routine went. Record instances when any other core members were awake or unwell in the overnight communication book.
• In case of emergency, wake an assistant to help respond to this or call emergency phone.
• Complete light domestic work (eg. house & laundry of Core Members as needed, tidying up the kitchen, wash bathroom(s), mop/wash floors). Prepare 3 casseroles per week that can be used at mealtimes at a later date.
• Fill out the Daily Night Check form and overnight chore list for the house.
• CPR, CPI and First Aid qualifications must be updated yearly as per L’Arche Hamilton policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas in a team setting
• Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening
• Valid CPR & First Aid certification asset (L’Arche provide training)
• At least 18 years of age

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