Residential Care Officer

Positive Mind Body; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Mind Body Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Officer in Brisbane to support residents with disabilities in residential facilities. The role involves care, supervision, and developing individual support plans to enhance wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications include AQF Diploma/Advanced Diploma or equivalent, with at least 1 year in a similar role. Full-time position offering a salary of $80,000–$100,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2), or at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide disability care, behavioural support and supervision to residents in residential facilities.
• Assess residents' needs and develop individual support plans and programs.
• Conduct interviews with residents and families to identify needs and difficulties.
• Create and implement educational and support plans to promote independent living skills.
• Monitor progress and maintain records, preparing reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Disability care

Behavioural support

Resident interviews

Documentation & reporting

Education

ANZSCO Skill Level 2 (AQF Diploma/Advanced Diploma)

Job description

Positive Mind Body Pty Ltd

Positive Mind Body is a 100% Aboriginal-owned company and registered NDIS provider. We are committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities through compassionate, person-centred care and professional support services.

Our culture thrives on passion, compassion, professionalism and a dedication to supporting those in need.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Care Officer to work closely with people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities who reside in residential institutions, group housing and supported accommodation facilities.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Working closely with residents, their families, residential facility staff and support coordination teams to provide disability care, behavioural support and supervision to people with disabilities residing in residential institutions and group housing facilities.
• Evaluating behavioural patterns and identifying factors contributing to behaviours of concern, then developing and applying appropriate interventions to enhance residents' wellbeing and quality of life.
• Conducting interviews with residents and their families to identify individual needs and assess the nature and extent of their difficulties.
• Determining residents' individual support requirements and creating, developing and implementing educational, training and support plans and programs.
• Assisting residents in managing social, emotional and financial difficulties through appropriate guidance and individualised support.
• Providing ongoing care, guidance and supervision to residents within their residential living environments, including supporting their daily living activities and development of independent living skills.
• Monitoring residents' progress, behaviour and wellbeing, maintaining records and preparing reports on their development and support outcomes.
• Referring residents to relevant support agencies and external service providers for additional assistance where required.
• Preparing funding and resource requests, as well as reports for government bodies and other relevant agencies.
• Providing ongoing training and guidance to residential facility staff, families and other stakeholders to promote consistent care practices and a high standard of support.
• Liaising with residential facility staff, community organisations, welfare agencies and other service providers to coordinate appropriate care and support for residents.

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Skills and Qualifications:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2), or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a related field.

Experience:

• 1 year minimum experience as a Residential Care Officer or a related field.

Location

Brisbane

Salary Offered

$80,000 - $100,000 per annum, plus superannuation.

Employment Type

Full-time