Awake Overnight Direct Care Staff

About the Role

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves a fulfilling career. Join our mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay informed of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed; relay orders and information to and from medical providers.
• Administer or support self-administration of medication and document delivery; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications.
• Monitor individual’s health, document concerns, and communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and individual choice; monitor mealtime and implement dining plans.
• Transport individuals safely, ensuring proper use of safety equipment.
• Perform housekeeping, maintenance, and yard work as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation.
• All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks and drug testing.
• Compliance with Department of Human Services requirements, including checks against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Successful completion of all required trainings and demonstration of proficiency.

Pay

$15.00/hour

Schedule

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 6p-6a. Every other week. 7 on/7 off.

Benefits

Not specified in the posting.