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

Provide essential overnight care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure their safety, comfort, and security. Responsibilities include managing medication, personal care, and following behavioral support plans while remaining alert throughout the shift.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid CPR and First Aid certification, and a clear police check including vulnerable sector screening. Fluency in English and the ability to remain calm during crises are essential.

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• Compassionate Care
• Crisis Management
• Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Behavioral Support
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• Flexibility
• Conflict Resolution
• Observation

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