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The Benefits of SteadyCare for Overnight Staff and Administrators

Overnight shifts are tough for any employee. But group home direct service providers (DSPs) face unique challenges.

The major one? Staying awake and alert during long periods of quiet and downtime.

And it’s not just DSPs. Group home administrators and managers have their challenges, too. They struggle to monitor staff attendance and awake status across multiple locations—especially during overnight shifts
when most are out of the office and unable to provide immediate support.

Some of these same administrators still rely on old-fashioned tactics like conducting their own check-in calls
and surprise “nocturnal audits” to ensure staff are awake and alert throughout their shifts.

Unlocking the Value: Transforming Awake Overnight Staff Check-In Data into Actionable Information

In the realm of awake overnight staffing, ensuring the presence and accountability of staff members is crucial for maintaining safety and operational efficiency. Traditional methods of hourly check-ins through phone calls or websites generate a wealth of data. However, the true value lies in transforming this check-in data into meaningful information. Aggregation and analysis of awake overnight staff check-in data can provide valuable insights, identify patterns, and drive improvements in staff performance and group home operations.

Show your residents and their families that you value safety

Using SteadyCare Check-In Plus can be a key differentiator for your group home agency. SteadyCare is an awake overnight check-in system designed specifically for group homes with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It allows your agency to monitor awake overnight staff to make sure they’re awake and present during their shift and help ensure their safety and well-being throughout the night.

How SteadyCare outshines traditional monitoring options

Check out this comparison chart to see how SteadyCare stacks up against traditional check-in monitoring options. With a range of capabilities and state-of-the-art technology, SteadyCare is the clear choice for anyone looking to ensure the safety and well-being of those in their care.

Ensuring Safety: The Importance of Verifying Your Presence, Location, and Awake Status During Overnight Shifts

Working the overnight shift can be a challenging experience for many individuals, and there are several safety considerations that must be taken into account. It is important to verify your presence, location, and awake status throughout the shift to ensure that you are alert and able to perform your duties safely. We’ve written about the circadian rhythm here, and some tips on staying awake here.

The Benefits of Shifting Your Circadian Rhythm for Night Shifts

Awake overnight staff may have the same responsibilities as daytime workers; but there’s an extra battle they have to fight: drowsiness.

Employee sleep deprivation can lead to a whole host of issues on the job, including confusion, poor productivity and accidents. In fact, sleep deprivation has been linked to some major historical disasters, such as Chernobyl and the Exxon oil spill.

8 Ideas to Stay Awake During Your Overnight Shift

8 Ideas To Stay Awake
Tips to stay awake during your awake overnight shift

1.) Chore and task lists
Having varied activities throughout the night can keep you active and awake.

Monitoring Your Staff: Big Brother or Safety System?

Awake overnight staff management, security check-ins at malls, and Electronic Visit Verification for home health aides are all examples of employee monitoring. The term “monitoring” has been a point of contention over the years—bouncing from bad to good to bad (and back again). The ambivalence surrounding this word deserves a little more exploration.