Officer, Residential Care Unit (PCH)

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PERTAPIS CHILDREN'S HOME in Singapore seeks dedicated staff to support children aged 4 to 16 in daily living and care plans. You will assist with healthcare needs, monitor safety, and help manage activities under established procedures.

Responsibilities include chaperoning, documenting incidents, and contributing to emergency drills and program improvements. A caring, team-oriented attitude is essential to support vulnerable youths.

Qualifications

• N/ O level or Diploma is required or preferred.
• Ability to work in a rotating shift schedule including weekends and public holidays.
• A genuine passion to work with young children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to residents in daily living.
• Monitor residents' safety and ensure adherence to house rules.
• Chaperone clients to appointments and activities for safe transfers.
• Respond to incidents and challenging behaviours according to procedures.
• Maintain records and assist in care plan development and review.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Passion for child welfare

Flexible/rotating shifts

Record keeping

Education

'N' Level/'O' Level/Diploma

Job description

Overview

PERTAPIS CHILDREN'S HOME's mission is to help children victims of abuse to re-integrate in society through positive learning. The Home provides care to 80 children and young persons from the age of 4 to 16 years old. They are referred by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Youth Court for alternative care arrangement.

Job Description

• Provide personal care assistance to residents in their daily living.


• Support in providing assistance to residents in managing their healthcare needs.


• Perform daily resident management.


• Monitor residents' safety and ensure clients adhere to home rules.


• Perform activities according to care plans.


• Provide inputs for development and review of care plans.


• Chaperone clients between their appointments and activities to ensure safe transfers.


• Respond to unusual or challenging behaviours of residents.


• Respond to incidents according to organisational procedures during social, recreational and educational activities.


• Ensure that all records, accounts, documents and correspondence are properly maintained and are kept up to date.


• Ensure residents behaviours are in compliance to house rules.


• Recommend measures to mitigate risk to residents.


• Track quantity of inventory in Operations Room.


• Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and working condition.


• Support in Emergency Response.


• Assist in the conduct of emergency response and crisis management drills.


• Participate in the organisation's emergency response and crisis management exercises.


• Document and report incidents according to organisational procedures.


• Conduct social, recreational and educational activities to promote independence,health, wellness, and quality of life.


• Guide clients in the development of basic personal and social skills, simple academics or work skills.


• Identify areas of improvements in programmes, activities and trainings.


• Perform daily handover to staff during changes in shifts.


• Provide input to operations review meetings.


• Manage front-desk duties.


• Liaise with social service practitioners, volunteers, organisations and stakeholders to facilitate provision of care services for residents

Job Requirements

• 'N' Level / 'O' Level / Diploma


• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays


• Able to work independently and in a team


• Pleasant personality, good interpersonal skills, matured and have genuine passion to work with young children

Work Schedule

6 days work (able to commit to shift work)

Location

PERTAPIS Children's Home 993B Kovan Rd, Singapore 545676

*Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.