L'Arche Chicago
Overnight Caregiving Assistant (DSP)
L’Arche Chicago invites you to apply to be an Overnight Caregiving Assistant (DSP), a caregiving role where you would support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in one of our four community homes.
As a caregiving assistant, you would be responsible for providing the supports that our core members (adults with IDD) need, building relationships with the core members through small shared moments together. Your primary responsibility would be to provide for the safety and wellbeing of core members through the night, responding to any needs that arise as well as caring for the home (cleaning, laundry, etc.). You would be trained to support core members with personal care and hygiene (including showering, toileting, and laundry), medication administration, and behavioral interventions.
We are currently looking for applicants who have strong social skills, emphasize the dignity of every human being, and are kind‑hearted and compassionate. We are prioritizing hiring overnight shifts with the opportunity for full time and part time hours.
Schedule
10pm to 7am on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
General Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with the other L’Arche assistants to create community and support the growth and well‑being of each resident of the home
Assist core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) with basic hygiene and health needs, which may include toileting, showering, and laundry assistance
Share in household responsibilities such as cleaning and record keeping
Attend regularly scheduled meetings
Qualifications and Skills
DSP certification required
Must be 18 or older
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver's license
Able to pass a background check
Eligible to work in the United States
CNA experience preferred
Benefits
Hourly wage – starting at $20.75/hour for overnight shifts
Weekly hours: part‑time (less than 30 hours) and full‑time (30+ hours) opportunities available
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) – starting at 20 days accrued over the first year
401(k) – 5% match contribution
Paid training, parental leave, retirement plan, life insurance, etc.
Work location: In person
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As a caregiving assistant, you would be responsible for providing the supports that our core members (adults with IDD) need, building relationships with the core members through small shared moments together. Your primary responsibility would be to provide for the safety and wellbeing of core members through the night, responding to any needs that arise as well as caring for the home (cleaning, laundry, etc.). You would be trained to support core members with personal care and hygiene (including showering, toileting, and laundry), medication administration, and behavioral interventions.
We are currently looking for applicants who have strong social skills, emphasize the dignity of every human being, and are kind‑hearted and compassionate. We are prioritizing hiring overnight shifts with the opportunity for full time and part time hours.
Schedule
10pm to 7am on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
General Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with the other L’Arche assistants to create community and support the growth and well‑being of each resident of the home
Assist core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) with basic hygiene and health needs, which may include toileting, showering, and laundry assistance
Share in household responsibilities such as cleaning and record keeping
Attend regularly scheduled meetings
Qualifications and Skills
DSP certification required
Must be 18 or older
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver's license
Able to pass a background check
Eligible to work in the United States
CNA experience preferred
Benefits
Hourly wage – starting at $20.75/hour for overnight shifts
Weekly hours: part‑time (less than 30 hours) and full‑time (30+ hours) opportunities available
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) – starting at 20 days accrued over the first year
401(k) – 5% match contribution
Paid training, parental leave, retirement plan, life insurance, etc.
Work location: In person
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