Overnight Asleep Relief
About The Position
L'Arche Lethbridge is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to share life alongside people with and without developmental disabilities. Relief team members are part of a household and community where relationships, mutual support, and respect are central. The Overnight Asleep Relief provides overnight presence in a L’Arche home. This role is primarily an asleep shift with the expectation that the Relief will be available to respond if assistance is needed during the night. Support may include responding to bathroom requests, emotional reassurance, or emergency situations. L’Arche Lethbridge is seeking applicants with availability for 3-4 nights per week.
Requirements
- Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent
- Criminal records check
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate an ability to develop meaningful and caring relationships with people with a disability.
- Have, or be open to learning, conflict and stress management skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to work within a team.
- Demonstrate an ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, or a willingness to learn how to respond effectively.
- Demonstrate self-initiative in responding to the needs of the household as they arise.
- Demonstrate a commitment to proficiency in English and other forms of communication used by Core Members.
- Demonstrate an ability to represent the Community with families of Community Members, church congregations, neighbours and the larger community as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the following areas of the daily lives of the Core Members as needed: bathroom trips, emotional support, or crisis management.
- Respond to emergency by being present to react immediately to sudden health changes, falls, or safety issues.
- Learn relevant Community policies and implement them effectively.
- Facilitate communication with Core Members.
- Competently administer medication and assist with the storage of medication as directed by the House Leader, if necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
