3rd Overnight Shift - DSP

West Bay RI•Cranston, RI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight DSP provides support and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home during overnight hours. Awake Overnight DSPs remain alert and available throughout the shift, providing direct support, personal care, monitoring, and assistance with overnight needs. Resting Overnight DSPs assist with household responsibilities and scheduled or emerging needs during the active portion of the shift, remain available to respond during overnight hours, and participate in the morning routine before the shift ends. The role includes supporting individuals’ health, safety, and overall wellbeing; administering authorized medications and treatments in accordance with regulations, organizational policy, and required training; responding to emergencies; completing household tasks and documentation; and maintaining respectful, professional relationships with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and community partners. The posting lists awake overnight openings in Cranston, Providence, and Warwick, and a separate resting overnight shift category. Awake overnight compensation is $22.50 per hour; resting overnight compensation is $19.00 per hour. The listed awake schedules are Cranston: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m.; Providence: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, 1 p.m.–8 a.m.; Warwick: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 10 p.m.–8 a.m.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and appropriate professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the awake overnight shift.
Provide direct support and personal care according to each individual’s needs and individualized plan of care.
Monitor individuals and respond appropriately to health, safety, personal care, and other overnight needs.
Administer medications and perform treatments when 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.
Accurately and objectively document overnight activities, services, observations, incidents, and other required information.
For resting overnight shifts, remain available to respond to individuals and, in an emergent situation, stay awake and assist while communicating with the management team.
Assist people supported with the morning routine and personal care, including showering, dressing, and breakfast.
Clean the kitchen and bathroom, including countertops; sweep and vacuum floors; empty trash baskets; and straighten the house before leaving the shift.
Complete paperwork and documentation before leaving the shift.
Maintain positive and productive relationships with people supported, families, management, coworkers, and community associations.
Maintain professional and respectful interactions with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and community partners.