Overnight 3rd Shift - DSP

About the role

The Awake Overnight DSP provides support and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the night in their home. They are responsible for remaining alert and available throughout the shift while providing assistance as needed to ensure each individual's health, safety, and overall wellbeing. A Resting Overnight DSP assists with routine household responsibilities, prepares the home for the following day, and provides support with any scheduled or emerging needs, remains available to respond to individuals as needed throughout the overnight hours, and prior to the end of the shift gets up and actively participates in the morning routine, providing assistance with personal care, medication or treatments as authorized, breakfast preparation, and other activities necessary to help individuals begin their day safely and successfully.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift (Awake Overnight)
• Provide direct support and personal care based on each individual's needs and individualized plan of care
• Monitor individuals throughout the shift and respond appropriately to health, safety, personal care, and other overnight needs
• Follow individualized plans of care, health and safety protocols, organizational policies, and procedures
• Administer medications and perform treatments as authorized and in accordance with applicable regulations, organizational policy, and required training
• Observe and report changes in an individual's condition, behavior, or needs to nursing staff and/or management
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and other situations requiring immediate attention
• Complete assigned household cleaning, laundry, and other routine overnight tasks as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly home environment
• Accurately and objectively document overnight activities, services provided, observations, incidents, and other required information
• Protect the privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality of the individuals receiving services
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and community partners
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and appropriate professional conduct
• Awake to disturbances or any noise equivalent to that of a telephone decibel (Resting Overnight)
• Provide overall assistance and support to people in their home, hospital or other location, including self-preservation
• If an emergent situation arises, staff are required to remain awake and provide assistance in communication with the management team
• Assist people supported with the morning routine and personal care (showering/grooming/dressing)
• Evaluate person supported health status and inform nurse/house manager
• Prepare breakfast with people supported
• Clean kitchen and bathroom: countertops; sweep and vacuum floors; empty trash baskets; straighten up the house prior to leaving shift
• Complete all paperwork and documentation prior to leaving shift
• Follow all care plans attending to individual's wellbeing, reporting any concerns to nurse or management
• Ensure proper administration of medications and treatments
• Maintain a positive, productive team environment including relationships with people supported, families, management, coworkers and community associations
• Objectively monitor and document the status of the people supported, including implementing care plans

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Benefits

• Comprehensive Platinum Benefits Package valued at $15,000 to $20,000 annually
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance with HMO and PPO options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Delta Dental
• Eye Med Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Agency-sponsored life insurance
• Four vacation time, sick time, holiday pay
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• AFLAC supplemental coverage options for accident, cancer, and life insurance
• Up to $2,400 annually in tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• $1,000 employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation and celebration events throughout the year

Pay

Awake Overnight: $22.50 per hour; Resting Overnight: $19.00 per hour

Schedule

3rd Shift Awake: Warwick: Sun/Mon/Tue & Every Other Sat 10pm-8am; 3rd Shift Resting: (same shift pattern as indicated)