Live In Carer | Jacana (FT) | East Kimberly

FT; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a compassionate Live-in Carer in South Africa, specifically for youth in care. This role entails providing personal care, engaging in social activities, and managing household tasks. Ideal candidates possess relevant qualifications, strong interpersonal skills, and the resilience to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment. The position requires a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people and offers a week-on/week-off work schedule.

Benefits

Contribute to making a difference in people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth with complex behaviors.
• Experience in a therapeutic environment.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Positive attitude with resilience.
• Ability to work a live-in roster including sleep-over shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage household functions including cooking and cleaning.
• Engage children and youth in social activities.
• Build independent life skills.
• Provide personal care as required.
• Administer medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Compassion

Ability to work with youth

Education

Relevant diploma

First-aid certificate

Job description

Overview

Family GroupHome

One week on / One week off roster

Use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a wide variety of customers.

Are you someone who wants to make a positive difference in a young persons life?

Position

We are seeking an energetic compassionate and resilient Live-in Carer to join our Out of Home Care accommodation services in Kununurra WA.

This role includes sleep over shifts.

Own It - How we get the job done

This is a challenging role but the reward for your dedication and persistence is knowing that you can positively impact the lives of young people; young people who have experienced trauma and may be displaying challenging behaviours as a result.

We are looking for a people-person someone our young people can trust, someone who has their best interests at heart and someone who can balance the needs of the young people with the organisational requirements of policy documentation and reporting. Our Live-in Carers are a great example of employees who thrive on responsibility, communicate clearly, are calm in a crisis and are flexible in their responses.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all household functions including cleaning, washing, meal preparation, and transporting to and from the community.
• Engage the children and youth in various social activities.
• Create a comfortable and safe home environment with a consistent routine to help maintain independence as much as possible.
• Assist with and help to build independent life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
• Meal planning, cooking and cleaning.
• Maintain a high standard of documentation relevant to the children.
• Transport young people to and from appointments.
• Provide personal care such as showering, toileting and dressing where required.
• Administer medication.
• This role includes sleep over shifts.

To be considered for these opportunities you will need the following

• Thorough experience working with youth with complex behaviours.
• Experience working in a therapeutic environment.
• Possess a high standard of reporting and documentation.
• Have a positive attitude which accompanies your resilience and commitment.
• Be calm and resilient.
• Willing to work a week-on week-off style live-in roster (including sleep over shifts).
• Relevant diploma qualification minimum or extensive experience.
• A current first-aid certificate.
• A current Working With Children Check.
• A Current Drivers License.

Desirable not essential for the role

• Previous experience as a Live-in Carer.
• Obtained a relevant bachelor degree.

Keep Calm & Be Happy - How you will interact with people and other benefits

Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a difference in people’s lives. Our team is here because they care and because of this we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams.

Respect - Who we are and why we do it

We are people who Solutions provides services to — people with disability, young people and children in Out Of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic and caring.

We believe everyone is equal.

We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right. You can learn more about us here.

Join Us - Next step

All applications must be lodged online. Please answer the easy questions. If you have any questions please contact Lyndsey Regan or email during business hours.

All applications to be made online.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact the Talent Professional on the number above to discuss how we can help.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Key Skills

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Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1