3rd Overnight Shift DSP

Summary

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 individuals health safety and overall wellbeing.

A Resting Overnight DSP During the active portion of the shift the DSP assists with routine household responsibilities prepares the home for the following day and provides support with any scheduled or emerging needs. The DSP must remain available to respond to individuals as needed throughout the overnight hours. Prior to the end of the shift the DSP gets up and actively participates in the morning routine.

Essential Functions Awake Overnight

Remain awake alert and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift.

Provide direct support and personal care based on each individuals needs and individualized plan of care.

Monitor individuals throughout the shift and respond appropriately to health safety personal care and other overnight needs.

Administer medications and perform treatments as authorized and in accordance with applicable regulations organizational policy and required training.

Respond appropriately to emergencies incidents and other situations requiring immediate attention.

Complete assigned household cleaning laundry and other routine overnight tasks as required.

Accurately and objectively document overnight activities services provided observations incidents and other required information.

Maintain professional and respectful interactions with individuals families coworkers supervisors healthcare professionals and community partners.

Essential Functions Resting Overnight

If an emergent situation arises staff are required to remain awake and provide assistance in communication with the management team.

Required to assist people supported with the morning routine and personal care (showering/dressing/breakfast).

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.

Maintain a positive productive team environment including relationships with people supported families management coworkers and community associations.

Minimum Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; High School Diploma or GED; Valid drivers license with a good driving record. Maintain reliable attendance punctuality and appropriate professional conduct.

Compensation & Job Opportunities

3rd Shift Awake: $22.50 per hour

• Cranston: Wed/Thurs/Fri & Every Other Saturday 10pm-8am
• Warwick: Sun/Mon/Tue & Every Other Saturday 10pm-8am

3rd Shift Resting: $19.00 per hour

• Filled

Benefits: $15000 to $20000 annually

BCBS HMO and PPO options a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Delta Dental EyeMed Insurance an Employee Assistance Program and agency-sponsored life insurance; vacation time sick time holiday pay 401(k)-retirement plan AFLAC supplemental coverage (accident cancer and life); $2400 annually in tuition reimbursement for continued professional growth.

Additional perks: pet insurance identity theft protection and a $1000 employee referral bonus. We also believe in celebrating our team and offer employee appreciation and celebration events throughout the year.

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