Job Description
L’Arche Heartland
Overnight Assistant (Wed–Sat).
9PM - 7:00 AM.
Position Summary:
The Overnight Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of the Core Members of L’Arche Heartland during overnight hours. This position plays a key role in maintaining a peaceful home environment while responding to any needs that arise during the night. Depending on the needs of the specific house, the position may be a sleeping or awake overnight role.
Schedule Options:
- Wednesday night through Saturday morning (10:00 PM to 8:00 AM).
- Each shift includes the expectation to remain on-site and responsive throughout the night.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be present and accessible in the home overnight, either awake or asleep based on house requirements.
- Provide support to Core Members as needed (medication reminders, bathroom assistance, calming support, or responding to emergencies).
- Ensure the home remains secure throughout the night (locking doors, monitoring safety concerns).
- Minimal Support morning routines wake-ups, basic hygiene support, and transitioning to day services).
- Prepare simple breakfasts or assist with light meal prep for the next day.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks (dishes, wiping down surfaces, taking out trash, laundry, general tidying).
- Maintain overnight documentation, communication logs, and any incident reports.
- Communicate clearly with House Leaders and day staff during shift transitions.
- Uphold L’Arche’s mission of mutual relationships and respect for the dignity of each Core Member.
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a direct support or caregiving role preferred but not required.
- Calm, patient, and dependable presence.
- Ability to remain attentive and alert overnight (for awake shifts).
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively in the case of emergency or distress.
- Clear background check and compliance with state-required training and certifications.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hourly wage, with rates adjusted for awake versus sleeping shifts.
- Access to paid training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to be part of a community that values belonging, compassion, and shared humanity.
Work Environment:
Each of the five L’Arche homes has different overnight needs. Some homes require awake support due to the medical or behavioral needs of Core Members; others allow sleeping shifts , where the Overnight Assistant may rest in a designated bedroom but must be available if needed.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Day shift, Saturday, Sleeping nights,