Asleep Overnight/Direct Care (C)

About the role

Position: Asleep Overnight. Reports to: Program Manager. Location: Cornell Road.

Physical demands: occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear; taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: noise level usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care coverage, responding to individual issues, between 11:00p.m. and 9:00a.m. on scheduled nights/mornings and as required by Program Manager.
• Responsible for calling or coming in shortly before 11:00p.m. for an update of program status.
• Know emergency procedures and basic emergency facts regarding all individuals living at the location where coverage is provided.
• If Med Certified, dispense medications as prescribed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid MA license, availability of vehicle
• CORI and background check required

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members.

Schedule

Full-time/40 hrs. Thursday‑Saturday 11pm‑9am (Asleep) and Sunday 11p‑9am (Awake).