overnight caregiver

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community.

Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.

Scope: Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4–6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time, hourly, non-exempt. Works scheduled hours; arrives on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled. May fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.

Responsibilities

Services and Supports

• Provides direct support per individual service/program plans: socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the individual’s budget and according to their choice/preference.
• Maintains healthy, professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers; greets visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect per internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral, and other incidents per Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects rights per applicable bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Health Care

• Accompanies individuals to medical appointments as needed; relays orders and information to/from medical providers.
• If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery; promptly reports administration errors; maintains security of controlled medications and supplies.
• Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor; calls 911 in emergencies; follows individual health care directives.
• Correctly follows procedures for medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food per planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and implements dining plans.

Employment Responsibilities

• Attends orientation and ongoing training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Works scheduled hours; arrives on time; stays until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor of absences; may cover other shifts without unapproved overtime or in emergencies.
• Works collaboratively, values contributions, communicates openly, listens, shows respect.
• Complies with all safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards; participates in safety training and activities.

Maintenance

• May transport individuals into the community; drives safely per local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment (seat belts, lifts, wheelchair ties); reports accidents immediately to authorities and supervisor/maintenance.
• Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintains neat, clean, safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
• Monitors environmental safety; makes minor repairs (e.g., light bulbs); may perform yard maintenance, keep walkways safe, snow removal; reports equipment/facility repair needs.
• Checks water temperature when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills; protects persons served in emergencies.

Performs other duties as required. MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to drive for the company. If driving privileges are lost per company MVR policy, employee must sign a Non-Driver form and is restricted from driving until MVR satisfies company requirements.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Physical Requirements: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

New Jersey Requirements

• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in the State of New Jersey; if commuting from another state, a valid license in good standing for the state of residence is required.
• At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.
• All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.
• Employees must submit to criminal background checks and be determined not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served.
• Employees must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and complete an application for the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) check.
• Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age.