Overnight Awake Support Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Hopewell Support Services; Guelph; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Employee Assistance Program

Group benefits

RRSP contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Hopewell Support Services in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Regular Full-Time Overnight Awake Support Worker to join our Residential and Respite Services Team, supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across Guelph-Wellington, ON.

The Overnight Awake Direct Support Worker works with a clinical multidisciplinary team, primarily awake during overnight hours, providing care and light housekeeping, with responsibilities across a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs.
• University or college degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Must have a valid class G driver's license.
• Current First Aid, CPR certifications and Vulnerable sector check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support independence of individuals with daily living programs (toileting, feeding, grooming etc.).
• Provide personal care supports according to directions on the established care plan or best practice; monitor vital signs and medications as directed.
• Provide transportation to individuals via association or public transit.
• Provide written documentation of events at the residence by the end of each shift as well as incident reports as necessary.
• Deal with emergency situations accordingly and contact emergency numbers when needed.
• Complete housekeeping tasks to maintain the home and program.

Job description

Hopewell Support Services in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Regular Full-Time Overnight Awake Support Worker to join our Residential and Respite Services Team, supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across Guelph-Wellington, ON.

The Overnight Awake Direct Support Worker works with a clinical multidisciplinary team, primarily awake during overnight hours, providing care and light housekeeping, with responsibilities across a supportive home environment.