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OLV Human Services Overnight Aide- Youth Residential in Buffalo, New York
Overnight Aide- Youth Residential
150 Martin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, USAReq #200
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Job Summary:
The Overnight Aide serves as a night attendant assigned to a residential living unit. The primary responsibility of this position is to remain awake and alert during the clients sleeping hours, making regular direct observations of the sleeping areas as well as the rest of the unit. This employee is also responsible for waking the clients in the morning and ensuring that the established routine is followed.
Essential Job Duties:
Responsible for the direct supervision of the clients during overnight and early a.m. hours
Teaches clients living skills such as decision making, personal control, interpersonal communication and problem solving, dressing, grooming and eating
Instructs and monitors to ensure that the overnight and early a.m. routine, structure and habilitative programming is maintained and all related standards are met
Administers medications and documents such according to agency policy and procedure
Supervises and assists in transporting clients as required
Manages a clean and safe work environment
Assists in the planning and implementation of the treatment plan
Interacts with students in ways that are therapeutic, respectful and trauma sensitive
Utilizes preventative and de-escalation techniques that are consistent with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Completes all required paperwork (e.g.: ICNP, BIP, monthly summaries, daily logs etc.)
Performs any other duties listed on the program specific responsibility checklist assigned by the supervisor
Skills:
Computer skills
Customer skills
Minimum Education Required:
- High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Experience Required:
- None
Required License/Registration/Certification:
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
Training:
- New Hire Orientation
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demand Strength Rating: Medium
Postural:
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Standing bent forward occasionally
Dexterity:
• Moderate degree of pinch strength and ability to handle pills
• Gripping the force of 80 lbs. to perform restraint procedure
Agility-Material Handling:
• Lifting laundry bags up to 20 lbs.
• Manipulating bed sheets off and on a mattress
• Lower clients to floor during restraints (70 lbs.)
Other details
Pay TypeHourly
Hiring Rate$17.25
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- 150 Martin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, USA