Residential Care Officer

To ensure the provision and supervision of premium quality care for people with intellectual and / or physical disability in the community, group housing and or institutions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• To provide support and information to clients, guidance on emotional, recreational, health or other social welfare matters.

• To support a diverse range of clients, assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs who may have the following:

  • intellectual disability,

  • physical disability (paraplegic, quadriplegic, amputee, etc.)

  • neuromuscular disorder (such as cerebral palsy)

  • sensory impairment (deaf, blind)

  • brain injury (frontal lobe or temporal lobe syndrome)

  • spinal cord injury

  • autism spectrum disorder

  • neurological condition (epilepsy, narcolepsy)

  • degenerative condition (muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis)

  • Dementia (Korsakoff’s syndrome, Alzheimer's)

  • Chronic Mental Health condition (schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder)

  • Acute health conditions and/or trauma

  • Alcohol and other addictions

  • Forensic history

  • Social disadvantage and/or complex needs

• Help in supervision of residents within their community, in home or in a group home and assist in social and living skills and training to encourage independency in the community.

• To ensure monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients

• Assisting in serving meals and performing any other housekeeping duties that are required.

• To be able to perform independently with people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis encouraging clients to develop personal, community and social relationships

• To work cooperatively and effectively with a range of professionals and services to enhance client care.

• To liaise with the community and local support groups or networks to encourage activities and training for people with disability.

• To educate clients’ behavioural standards by compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in the implementation of any required remedial measures.

• Maintaining contemporary professional conduct, maturity and commitment to ongoing professional development

• Participate inaction-based research and implement outcomes in clinical practice

• To identify the needs of clients and manage an approach to health service delivery

• Demonstrate the use of initiative and ability to priorities work and time management skills

• To work in a safe manner in accordance with Work Health and Safety

• Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

• Understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvements

Essential Requirements:

• The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma, Certificate in Disabilities or higher qualification, or at least 2 years relevant experience. In some instances, relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification

• Up to date First Aid Certificate

• Valid Working with Children’s Check

• Up to date Australian Federal Police Check

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise with clients, families / carers and staff.

• Ability to adapt to changes

• Organisational skills including time and case load management

• Computer literate

Casual role available – may lead to full-time hours based on availability and performance.