Awake Overnight Caregiver - 3rd Shift, $18.25/hr

Advocates; East Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting. The Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker will be available to assist clients during the night and help with morning activities as needed.

Starting Rate is $18.25/hour for the third shift (Thursday–Saturday 10pm–8am). Advocates is a nonprofit organization focused on developing personal independence and inclusive, respectful care for people facing developmental or mental

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to use basic computer applications.
• Willingness to work third shift in a client-centered, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients, fostering a clean, home-like environment.
• Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift.
• Assist clients with morning activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking.
• Provide routine checks according to program procedure.
• Develop and document IAPs/ISPs and other reviews with the clients.
• Communicate participants' progress, mental status, and changes in notes.
• Report significant health, psychiatric or behavioral issues to on-call staff.
• Provide crisis intervention and access to emergency services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Coaching skills

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting. The Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker will be available to assist clients during the night and help with morning activities as needed.

Starting Rate is $18.25/hour for the third shift (Thursday–Saturday 10pm–8am). Advocates is a nonprofit organization focused on developing personal independence and inclusive, respectful care for people facing developmental or mental