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Overnight Aide

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Job Posting: Overnight Aide

Location: 509 Luce St, Elmira NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours
Salary: $19.00 an Hour

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties has offices in Elmira and Watkins Glen and is rooted in a deeply held belief in the dignity of all people.  We work to reduce poverty, promote wellness and self-sufficiency, and advocate for social justice.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

About the Role:

 The residential overnight worker provides continuous monitoring of residents throughout the night to ensure their safety, including basic cleaning ensuring overall cleanliness of the facility. In the event residents awake during the night, the overnight staff will address any issues they may have and provide necessary assistance. Position may be full time or part time.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Monitor the residents during overnight hours; completing room checks every two hours. 

·       Provide a home-like atmosphere where residents can stabilize their psychiatric illness and continue to learn how to best utilize the skills necessary to function in the community, ie; daily living skills, med management, socialization, etc. 

·       Focusing on rehabilitative care, ensure services are consistent with the individuals’ desires, tolerance, and capacity to participate in such services.

·       Provide direction and support to residents by assisting with crisis situations as they arise.

·       Complete all necessary documentation and incident reporting, related to crisis situations.

·       Document progress notes pertaining to significant events involving residents, resident’s medications, or staff’s interaction with residents. 

·       Implement and follow the Community Residence’s medication policy and procedures. 

·       Complete shift logs and ensure overnight assignment sheet activities are completed by the end of each shift. 

·       Provide basic cleaning of general living areas and bathrooms, empty trash, load and unload dishwasher, complete laundry, etc.

·       Remove food items from freezer needed for next day’s meal preparation, account for all sharp knives and utensils locked in staff office and check thermostats in freezer and refrigerators, logging the temperatures nightly. 

·       If working Tuesday or Saturday overnights, count and record all medications locked in staff office.

Qualifications:

·       High School Diploma or GED. 

·       Two years of practical and or paid experience working with individuals in an OMH related program, preferred.

·       Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills:

·       Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.

·       Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.

·       Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.

·       Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.

·       Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.

·       Working knowledge of community resources and funding systems external to the agency. 

·       Ability to understand the concept of “mandated reporter” and is diligent in reporting situations to the proper authorities when residents may be at risk for abuse and/or neglect. 

·       Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Top Benefits and Perks:

 Why work for Catholic Charities?

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler website at www.catholiccharitiescs.org/about/learn-more/employment-opportunities/

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet