Overnight Attendant - Kitchener, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Employer:

House of Friendship
Type:
Part-Time
Term (Duration):
Permanent
Description:
At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun
Sounds pretty great doesn't it? It is
We are looking for a reliable individual who is committed to strengthbased, person focused care to join our team as an Overnight Attendant. This person will work as part of the staff team and provide overnight support to clients within our Residential Addiction Treatment Program. This is primarily a sleep position.

- **This is a permanent, part-time position, offering 27 hours every other week.

Regular schedule will be every other week (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), from 11pm to 8am.
Option to pick up additional shifts in a relief capacity, as needed and as available. Same hours.*
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise the residence during the overnight hours
Complete safety checks
Establish and maintain a helping relationship with program participants while upholding appropriate professional boundaries
Complete administrative tasks
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Complete documentation and data entry in line with agency and legislative requirements
Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently with mínimal supervision, and as part of a team

Skills & Experience:

Minimum Grade 12 high school, required
Previous experience in a social service setting
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of addictions and recovery issues
Health and social services training
Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an antiracism, antioppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping
Current Standard First Aid with CPR A Training (or willingness to obtain upon hiring)

Compensation:

We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work
We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:
We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the Ontario Living Wage Network
We use a 3.

5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member

Rate of Pay:
Grade: 3
Min: $18.32
Mid: $20.80
Max: $23.28
Working Conditions:
Primarily a sleep position
Must be able to respond during crises
Often this role is the sole staff person on shift
Required to assess situations and make decisions under pressure with mínimal supervisor
Must remain at the facility for meals and other breaks
Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let's talk

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