Residential Care Officer - Multiple

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid training

NDIS training

Flexible shifts

Direct impact

Job summary

Comprehensive Care Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Residential Care Officer to provide person-centred support in group homes and community settings. You will help participants with daily living, personal care and participation in activities, aiming to enhance independence and wellbeing.

The role involves collaboration with families and care teams to implement individual care plans and ensure safety and quality of life for participants in our services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a similar role, particularly in the disability sector.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a safe environment.
• Medication administration as directed, within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and person-centred supports to participants in our group homes.
• Empowering participants by helping them make choices and achieve goals.
• Performing daily living tasks: personal hygiene, meals, and light housework.
• Organizing social, recreational, and educational activities to support wellbeing.
• Liaising with families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Disability care experience

Behaviour management

Personal care

Medication administration

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Comprehensive Care Services Pty Ltd About the Role Organisational Benefits Personal FulfillmentRelevant Experiences: Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a similar role, particularly in the disability sector or specific client group (e.g., people aged 7 and over, people with disabilities, or older adults). Behaviour Management: Managing challenging or complex behaviours while maintaining a safe environment.

Medication Administration: Administering medication as directed, if applicable and within scope of practice. Position description - Residential Care Officer Comprehensive Care Services Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS provider since 2022. We provide support and assistance to NDIS participants who live in group homes, shared supported accommodation or Supported Independent Living homes (SIL), particpants homes and within the community in accordance with the scope of the Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation and guidelines.

The Residential Care officer ensures that the individual needs of our participants are met, specifically in the areas of personal care, social, emotional, maximising the living, social and recreational skills of our participants. Benefits of Working as a Residential Care Officer - Comprehensive Care Services Pty Ltd Professional Benefits Meaningful

Work: Make a direct impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Skill Development: Gain experience in person-centred care, crisis management, and communication. Career Pathways: Opportunities to progress into roles like Team Leader or Support Coordinator.

Training & Certification: Access to ongoing professional development including First Aid and NDIS-specific training. Supportive Team Culture: Inclusive team that values collaboration and respect.

Flexible Shifts: Options for day, night, weekend, and sleepover shifts. Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programs and incentives. Compliance & Safety: Operate in a well-regulated environment prioritizing safety.

Building Relationships: Form meaningful connections with clients and families. Empowerment: Help clients achieve goals and improve wellbeing. Cultural Engagement: Work with diverse communities aligned with multicultural advocacy.

Task & responsibilities Main Tasks: As a Residential care officer, you will provide personal care and person-centred supports to participants with a disability in our group homes and undertake everyday activities such as assisting with personal hygiene whilst fostering independent living skills. As a Residential care officer, you will empower participants by assisting them to make choices that will lead to achievement of their individual goals. Provide high quality and consistent care and support in accordance with the participant's care plans to those living within a Group Home or Shared Disability Accommodation.

Performing home based tasks such as food preparation, cooking, and housework. Respecting participants as individuals and supporting them to maintain their purpose in life, while offering choice range and personal control over all choices. Providing care in accordance with individual support plans to people living in our group homes in Raymond Terrace and Maitland.

The main task mainly includes but not limited to: Providing care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or in the NDIS participants' residence, assessing participants' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties monitoring and reporting on the progress of participants referring participants to agencies that can provide additional help assessing Supported independent living and group home participants need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services liaising with other NDIS providers, community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting with Daily Living: This includes tasks like personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting), meal preparation, and medication management. Providing Emotional Support: Offering a listening ear, encouragement, and a safe space for our participants in our group homes to express their feelings and needs. Promoting Independence: Helping our group home participants develop life skills like budgeting, shopping, and cooking to foster independence and self-sufficiency.

Organizing Activities: Planning and facilitating social, recreational, and educational activities to enhance participants' well-being and engagement. Ensuring Safety and Security: Monitoring the environment, implementing safety protocols, and responding to emergencies. Developing Support Plans: In collaboration with the group home team leader or supervisor, you will be creating individualized plans that outline goals, strategies, and interventions to address identified needs.

Monitoring Progress: working with your team leader, regularly track participants' progress, documenting any changes or concerns, and adjusting support plans as needed. Working with Families: Liaising with families to provide updates, gather information, and involve them in the care process. Collaborating with Professionals: Working with healthcare professionals such as our registered nurse, social workers, and other relevant agencies to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

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