Position: Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake)

Department/Community: L'Arche Antigonish

Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Status: Casual

Schedule: Overnight Assistant Awake shifts are from 9pm to 7am. Casual assistants may work up to 48 hours/week. Shift availability will depend on community needs.

About the Role:

As a Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake), you play a critical role in providing continuous support and supervision during overnight hours to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of individuals receiving support. This position requires attentiveness and responsiveness to any needs or emergencies that may arise throughout the night while maintaining a secure, secure, and calm environment.

The Overnight

Assistant actively monitors the home, responds to immediate needs, and accurately documents observations to support ongoing care and support plans. This role is essential in bridging daytime and overnight supports, ensuring continuity of care around the clock. Ultimately, the Overnight Assistant contributes to the quality of life, dignity, and safety of those supported by being a reliable presence overnight.

Key Responsibilities / Expected Tasks:

- Provide continuous awake supervision and support throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and well-being.
- Respond promptly and effectively to any emergencies, health concerns, or behavioral needs that arise during the night.
- Assist with personal care tasks as needed, including mobility support, medication adminstration, and comfort measures.




- Maintain detailed and accurate records of overnight activities, incidents, and observations, and provide feedback to Leaders regarding observations or changing needs of Core Members.
- Ensure the environment is secure, clean, and conducive to restful sleep while remaining alert to any changes or needs.
- Communicate effectively with the Overnight Leader, House Leaders and Team Members to ensure continuity of care. Routinely checking internal communication boards/e-mails is required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Ability to remain awake and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift (9pm-7am). Sleeping during these shifts is not permitted.
- Ability to assist with personal care respectfully (training provided as needed).
- Strong communication skills in English to effectively report and document overnight occurrences.
- Basic/Workplace First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain at your own expense).
- Experience in community living, disability support, long-term care, or similar setting (paid or volunteer) is considered an asset.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (or on file/renewal as per policy).
- Valid driver's license is considered an asset.

Accessibility and Inclusion

- L’Arche Antigonish is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require an accommodation during the process, please indicate this in your application.

Notes

- Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

📌 Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake) (Antigonish)
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