Overnight Assistant (Awake)

Position: Overnight Awake Support – 16hrs/wk Fri and Sat Start date: ASAP Location: Daybreak - Corner House Salary: $19.72-$23.06 commensurate with experience Duration: Temporary 6 Months Responsible To: House Leader L’Arche Daybreak is seeking a compassionate and responsible individual who is willing to work and live alongside individuals with and without developmental disabilities. The successful applicant will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the overnight support role provides essential care and support to people in the overnight to ensure their comfort, safety and sense of security. Corner House: located at Yonge &Dunlop. Corner House is home to 5 women with developmental disabilities and 3 live in Assistants. Your hours would be 10:30pm-6:30am Friday and Saturday nights. Major Duties and Responsibilities: See Role Description [https://www.larche.ca/training?document=891097] for full details. * Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with individuals with developmental disabilities through sharing daily life together, which respects their history, choices, goals and needs. * Collaborating with team members to ensure, that the physical, emotional, health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are met during the nighttime hours. * Address needs that arise during the night ie medication, personal care, follow Behavioural Support Plan, manage crises that might arise. * Remain awake, alert and responsive throughout your work hours Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent * Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas * Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening * Valid CPR & First Aid certification * Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision * Ability to be flexible in approach and responsibilities * Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis * Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion * Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback * Ability to directly address tensions in relationships Friday 10:30pm-6:30am & Saturday 10:30 pm-6:30am

The assistant provides essential overnight care, safety, and emotional support to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are responsible for managing nighttime needs, including medication, personal care, and crisis intervention.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid CPR and First Aid certification, and a clear police check with vulnerable sector screening. Proficiency in English and the ability to remain alert and calm during overnight hours are required.

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• Personal care
• Crisis management
• Medication administration
• Behavioral support
• Communication
• Safety monitoring
• Emotional support
• Relationship building
• Team collaboration
• First aid
• CPR
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Follow Through
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Developmental Disabilities
• Leadership
• Life Skills Development
• Personal Care
• Written English
• Emotional Health

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Night Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

16 heures par semaine