Responsibilities:

Join our team for multiple employment opportunities within the Social Services Field!

If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment , while helping others meet their full potential in all areas of daily living, Pathway Community Services Ltd. will provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally and receive on-job training in an open and supportive environment.

LOCATION : Chilliwack

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time

HOURS

Overnight (11:00PM-7:00AM)

Position Summary:

The Overnight Awake Support Worker is responsible for remaining fully awake, alert, and responsive for the entire shift while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals living in a residential setting.

This position provides person-centered support by assisting individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, repositioning, medication administration, meal support (as required), and other individualized care needs. All support must be provided in a manner that respects each individual's dignity, privacy, independence, and personal choices.

The Overnight Awake Support Worker maintains a safe, clean, and supportive home environment, completes required documentation, monitors individuals throughout the night, and responds promptly and appropriately to medical, behavioural, or emergency situations. The role requires the ability to work independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and effectively manage crisis situations while following agency policies and individual support plans.

The Overnight Awake Support Worker works collaboratively with coworkers and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care and high-quality service delivery. Flexibility to work overnight, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

1. Individual Care

Individual Planning

Ensure individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met through appropriate planning and support

Assist the Manager in gathering information for Individual Support Plans

Implementation and Monitoring of Care Plans

Consistently implement all support and behavioural plans

Monitor and document behavioural changes, responses to interventions, and progress

Provide input on individual strengths, needs, and program effectiveness

Maintain high standards of service delivery

Report concerns and progress updates to the Manager

Individual Support

Act as a positive role model in all aspects of daily living

Communicate effectively using each individual’s preferred communication style

Promote autonomy, empowerment,



and goal achievement

Create a supportive environment that enhances individual potential

Advocacy

Advocate for individuals when they are unable to do so themselves

Ensure individuals receive appropriate and high-quality services and supports

Health and Safety

Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive workplace aligned with agency standards

Conduct safety and risk assessments with individuals and their support network when required

Maintain familiarity with relevant documentation (Risk Assessments, Safety Plans, BSPs, MARs, Diet Plans, Health Care Plans, etc.)

Support inventory management and completion of body checks as required

2. Home Operations

Home Maintenance

Ensure cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the home environment

Maintain company vehicles and program equipment in good condition

Internal Operations

Assist with staff scheduling and coverage when required

Complete and maintain documentation including daily logs, shift reports, communication books, trackers, and related forms

Communicate relevant updates to the Supervisor and Management in a timely manner

Structural Safety

Comply with all occupational health and safety (OHS) standards related to the physical setting

Stay informed on OHS guidelines and committee updates

3. Health and Safety

Emergency Planning

Follow established emergency protocols

Participate in emergency drills and submit required documentation

Support maintenance of emergency kits and preparedness materials

Respond appropriately to emergencies including fire, power loss, or health crises

Follow WHMIS guidelines and safety procedures

Records and Compliance

Ensure all health and safety records are current, accurate, and accessible

Maintain documentation including risk assessments, MARs, emergency plans, inspections, and evacuation procedures

OHS Competency

Stay current with WorkSafeBC, CARF, and organizational safety standards

Apply safety practices consistently in daily work

Medication Administration

Administer medications according to physician orders and organizational policies

Maintain accurate medication records and ensure safe storage of all medications

4. Teamwork and Professional Development





Maintain strong understanding of individual needs and home operations

Model professional behaviour consistent with code of conduct and agency expectations

Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and management

Participate in ongoing training and professional development requirements

Apply principles of P.R.I.D.E. in service delivery

Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

5. Communication

Collaboration

Maintain respectful, open, and professional communication with all stakeholders

Follow organizational communication standards and code of conduct

Share relevant information with management and team members

Information Sharing

Provide accurate and timely updates regarding individuals and home operations

Use communication tools such as shift reports, communication books, and tracking systems consistently

Accept and apply supervision, feedback, and direction constructively

Advocacy

Continue to advocate for individuals’ needs and rights within all communication contexts

6. Documentation

Reporting

Complete all required internal, external, and medication-related reports accurately and on time

Ensure compliance with organizational documentation policies

Charting and Tracking

Maintain detailed and accurate daily logs and individual data records

Ensure documentation meets standards for clarity, accuracy, and completeness

Inventory Management

Document and report inventory needs or issues to management in a timely manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

06-1year experience working with Autism OR an educational background in the Social Services or related field

Minimum grade 12

CPI and/or Mandt certification and training

First Aid training (Condition of Hire)

Class 5 driver’s license

Background and Experience

Experience in application and understanding of behavioural support plans

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management and general organizational skills

Ability to work with others

Ability to work independently

Insight into individual’s needs and specific challenges

Experience with phase escalation cycles

Experience accessing community resources

Experience in collaboratively working with a wide collateral service net

Ability to consistently follow and implement all plans of care

Ability to be a strong advocate

Work collaboratively with all members of the team and wrap around services

Key Personal Characteristics

PRIDE

Passionate /Pro-Active

Resourceful /Respectful

Invested/Initiative

Dynamic/ Dependable

Engaged/Energized

📌 Awake Overnight Support Worker (Full-Time) (Chilliwack)
🏢 Awake Overnight Support Worker (Full-Time)
📍 Chilliwack