Nighttime Caregiver
1 month ago
At Advocates, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Awake Overnight Direct Service Worker. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals in a residential setting.
Key Responsibilities:- Ensure the well-being and safety of clients by fostering a clean, home-like environment.
- Remain awake, alert, and responsive to the needs of 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 Individualized Action Plans (IAPs), Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), and other reviews with clients.
- Communicate program participant's progress, mental status, and any changes in daily notes.
- Report significant health, psychiatric, or behavioral issues to the on-call staff member.
- Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed.
- High School diploma or equivalent degree, plus six months' related experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and coaching skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
- Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle, and be willing to use it to transport clients.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. We foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team. Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.