Posted 2 days ago
Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake)
@ L'Arche Canada Inc.
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Overview
L'Arche Canada Inc. is hiring a casual overnight assistant to stay awake and supervise a home from 9pm to 7am in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The work includes responding to emergencies, assisting with personal care and medication, and keeping detailed overnight records. Casual assistants may work up to 48 hours per week, depending on community needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide continuous awake supervision overnight
- Respond to emergencies, health and behavioural needs
- Assist with personal care and medication
- Document overnight activities and observations
- Keep the home secure, clean and calm
Requirements summary:
- Stay awake for the full 9pm to 7am shift
- Communicate well in English
- Basic First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience in disability or community living (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Basic/Workplace First Aid, CPR, Vulnerable Sector Screening |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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Creating a world where everyone belongs / Créer un monde où chacun est inclus
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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new Assistants participate in the L’Arche leadership development program. 🕰 Many Assistants choose to stay at L’Arche for one or two years; there are also opportunities for long-term roles in leadership across the country. 🌎 There are opportunities to transfer to one of 156 L’Arche communities around the world. ⭐️ Compensation and benefits are provided; Assistant roles are full-time. 📚 We hire people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. ✏️ Opportunities available in either English or French. ⚡️ Learn more about the Assistant role: https://www.larche.ca/apply À L'Arche, des personnes avec et sans déficience intellectuelle vivent, travaillent, apprennent ensemble et forment des communautés inclusives basées sur l'amitié et l'appartenance. L'Arche s'efforce de façonner une société plus humaine et plus juste. 🇨🇦 Chaque année, l’Arche embauche et accueille plus de 200 nouveaux Assistants pour vivre et travailler dans 28 communautés à travers le Canada. 💡 Tous les nouveaux Assistants participent au Programme de formation au Leadership de L’Arche. 🕰 Plusieurs Assistants font le choix de demeurer à L’Arche pour un an ou deux. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’accéder à des rôles de leadership à travers le pays. 🌎 Il est aussi possible d’être Assistant dans l’une des 156 communautés à travers le monde. ⭐️ Un salaire et des avantages sociaux sont attribués. Les assignations sont à temps plein. 📚 Nous embauchons des personnes ayant des profils académiques très variés. ✏️ Les opportunités sont en français et en anglais.
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- 500 Gouin Blvd. East, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3L 3R9, CA
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- Other recorded names
- L'Arche Canada Inc.
- L'Arche Canada
- Specialties
- teamwork
- spiritual life
- community
- friendship
- supportive
- leadership
- creativity
- understanding
- commitment
- relationship
- personal growth
- meaningful work
- core values
- celebration
- Servant Leadership
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- inclusion
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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | teamworkspiritual lifecommunityfriendshipsupportiveleadershipcreativityunderstandingcommitmentrelationship |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Position: Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake)
Department/Community: L'Arche Antigonish
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Status: Casual
Schedule: Overnight Assistant Awake shifts are from 9pm to 7am. Casual assistants may work up to 48 hours/week. Shift availability will depend on community needs.
About the Role:
As a Casual Overnight Assistant (Awake), you play a critical role in providing continuous support and supervision during overnight hours to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of individuals receiving support. This position requires attentiveness and responsiveness to any needs or emergencies that may arise throughout the night while maintaining a safe, secure, and calm environment. The Overnight Assistant actively monitors the home, responds to immediate needs, and accurately documents observations to support ongoing care and support plans. This role is essential in bridging daytime and overnight supports, ensuring continuity of care around the clock. Ultimately, the Overnight Assistant contributes to the quality of life, dignity, and safety of those supported by being a reliable presence overnight.
Key Responsibilities / Expected Tasks:
- Provide continuous awake supervision and support throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and well-being.
- Respond promptly and effectively to any emergencies, health concerns, or behavioral needs that arise during the night.
- Assist with personal care tasks as needed, including mobility support, medication adminstration, and comfort measures.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of overnight activities, incidents, and observations, and provide feedback to Leaders regarding observations or changing needs of Core Members.
- Ensure the environment is secure, clean, and conducive to restful sleep while remaining alert to any changes or needs.
Communicate effectively with the Overnight Leader, House Leaders and Team Members to ensure continuity of care. Routinely checking internal communication boards/e-mails is required.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Ability to remain awake and attentive throughout the entire overnight shift (9pm-7am). Sleeping during these shifts is not permitted.
- Ability to assist with personal care respectfully (training provided as needed).
- Strong communication skills in English to effectively report and document overnight occurrences.
- Basic/Workplace First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain at your own expense).
- Experience in community living, disability support, long-term care, or similar setting (paid or volunteer) is considered an asset.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (or on file/renewal as per policy).
- Valid driver's license is considered an asset.
Accessibility and Inclusion
L’Arche Antigonish is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require an accommodation during the process, please indicate this in your application.
Notes
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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