06 Aug
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Overnight Awake Support Worker (Fri-Mon) - Full-Time
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Chilliwack
06 Aug
Overnight Awake Support Worker (Fri-Mon) - Full-Time
Chilliwack
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 setting.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized; this position will require union membership. It is open to all applicants.
LOCATION : Chilliwack
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-Time (32 hours a week) (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
HOURS
Overnights (11:00PM – 07:00AM)
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.
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
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
📌 Overnight Awake Support Worker (Fri-Mon) - Full-Time (Chilliwack)
🏢 Overnight Awake Support Worker (Fri-Mon) - Full-Time
📍 Chilliwack