Residential Care Officer - Multiple (Maitland)

Residential Care Officer - Multiple (Maitland)

27 Sep
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Comprehensive Care Services
|
Maitland

27 Sep

Comprehensive Care Services

Maitland

Comprehensive Care Services Pty Ltd – Raymond Terrace NSW

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.

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

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.

Maintaining Records: Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of participants care, progress, and any incidents.

Promoting Client Rights: Ensuring participants' rights to privacy, dignity, and autonomy are respected

Encouraging Participation: Empowering participants to participate in decision-making processes related to their care and well-being

Advocating for Residents: Representing participants' needs and interests when interacting with external agencies and services

Qualification & experience

Relevant qualifications: Cert III, IV or Diploma in Individual Support, Disability Services, Community Services,

Aged Care or a related field, Level 2 First Aid Certificate,

NDIS Workers Orientation Module

Australia Federal Police Criminal Check Working rights in Australia, visa documents required on application

NDIS Workers Screening Check Working With Children Check

COVID Safe Practices Infectious controle training

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 career 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

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