3rd Overnight Shift - DSP

West Bay RI; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

West Bay RI is seeking a 3rd Overnight Shift DSP to provide compassionate, consistent support for individuals with IDD in their homes during the night. Awake role emphasizes monitoring, personal care, medication administration, and timely communication with care teams.

Resting portion covers light duties and preparation for morning routines, with documentation and safety as priorities. Minimum requirements include being 18+, HS diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake, alert and attentive throughout the overnight shift.
• Provide direct support and personal care based on each individual's needs.
• Monitor individuals' health, safety and personal care needs and respond appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments as authorized and per policy.
• Complete overnight paperwork, cleaning and routine tasks.
• Maintain professional interactions with individuals, families, coworkers and partners.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Punctuality

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

3rd Overnight Shift DSP

Summary

The Awake Overnight DSP provides support and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the night in their home. They are responsible for remaining alert and available throughout the shift while providing assistance as needed to ensure each individual's health, safety, and overall wellbeing.

A Resting Overnight DSP During the active portion of the shift, the DSP assists with routine household responsibilities, prepares the home for the following day, and provides support with any scheduled or emerging needs. The DSP must remain available to respond to individuals as needed throughout the overnight hours. Prior to the end of the shift, the DSP gets up and actively participates in the morning routine.

Essential Functions – Awake Overnight

Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift.

Provide direct support and personal care based on each individual's needs and individualized plan of care.

Monitor individuals throughout the shift and respond appropriately to health, safety, personal care, and other overnight needs.

Administer medications and perform treatments as authorized and in accordance with applicable regulations, organizational policy, and required training.

Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and other situations requiring immediate attention.

Complete assigned household cleaning, laundry, and other routine overnight tasks as required.

Accurately and objectively document overnight activities, services provided, observations, incidents, and other required information.

Maintain professional and respectful interactions with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Essential Functions – Resting Overnigh t

If an emergent situation arises, staff are required to remain awake and provide assistance in communication with the management team.

Required to assist people supported with the morning routine and personal care (showering/dressing/breakfast).

Clean kitchen and bathroom: countertops; sweep and vacuum floors; empty trash baskets; straighten up the house prior to leaving shift.

Complete all paperwork and documentation prior to leaving shift.

Maintain a positive, productive team environment including relationships with people supported, families, management, coworkers and community associations.

Minimum Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; High School Diploma or GED; Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and appropriate professional conduct.

Compensation & Job Opportunities

3rd Shift Awake: $22.50 per hour

• Cranston: Wed/Thurs/Fri & Every Other Saturday 10pm-8am
• Providence: Wed/Thurs/Fri & Every Other Saturday 1pm-8am
• Warwick: Sun/Mon/Tue & Every Other Saturday 10pm-8am

3rd Shift Resting: $19.00 per hour

• Filled

Benefits: $15,000 to $20,000 annually

BCBS HMO and PPO options, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Delta Dental, EyeMed Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and agency-sponsored life insurance; vacation time, sick time, holiday pay, 401(k)-retirement plan, AFLAC supplemental coverage (accident, cancer, and life); $2,400 annually in tuition reimbursement for continued professional growth.

Additional perks: pet insurance, identity theft protection, and a $1,000 employee referral bonus. We also believe in celebrating our team and offer employee appreciation and celebration events throughout the year.

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