Position: Overnight Awake Support – 16hrs/wk Fri and Sat

Start date: ASAP

Location: Daybreak - Corner House

Salary: $19.72-$23.06 commensurate with experience

Duration: Permanent

Responsible To: House Leader

L’Arche Daybreak is seeking a compassionate and responsible individual who is willing to work and live alongside individuals with and without developmental disabilities. The successful applicant will belong to a community setting, learn new skills, and develop meaningful relationships. Assistants gain valuable life skills and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. More than a job, the overnight support role provides essential care and support to people in the overnight to ensure their comfort, safety and sense of security.

ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON AND ONSITE AT 11339 YONGE STREET RICHMOND HILL

Corner House: located at Yonge &Dunlop.; Corner House is home to 5 women with developmental disabilities and 3 live in Assistants. Your hours would be 10:30pm-6:30am Friday and Saturday nights.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: See Role Description for full details.
Develop a positive, supportive and mutual relationship with individuals with developmental disabilities through sharing daily life together,



which respects their history, choices, goals and needs.
Collaborating with team members to ensure, that the physical, emotional, health and safety needs of individuals with developmental disabilities are met during the nighttime hours.
Address needs that arise during the night ie medication, personal care, follow Behavioural Support Plan, manage crises that might arise.
Remain awake, alert and responsive throughout your work hours

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent in spoken and written English and able to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas
Explicit police check including vulnerable sector screening
Valid CPR & First Aid certification
Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision
Ability to be versatile in approach and responsibilities
Ability to remain calm, focused and explicit in times of crisis
Ability to take direction and follow-through on commitments in timely fashion
Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback
Ability to directly address tensions in relationships

Friday 10:30pm-6:30am & Saturday 10:30 pm-6:30am

📌 Overnight Assistant Awake Richmond Hill
🏢 L'Arche Canada
📍 Richmond Hill