Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Xiao, Li Ping T/A ACLANDGRANGE S.R.S ACLANDGRANGE S.R.S based in St Kilda, VICTORIA is seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Care Officer (RCO) to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, person-centred support to residents across personal care, medication administration, facility upkeep, menu planning, and community engagement. This role also involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

Benefits & Responsibilities

- Personal Care & Daily Support: Assist residents with personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, incontinence care, basic wound care, and meal consumption. Adjust support levels to promote independence based on resident needs.
- Medication & Health Management: Safely administer medications, maintain accurate records, track allergies, and coordinate and escort residents to medical/specialist appointments.
- Facility & Environmental Safety: Maintain hygiene standards across resident rooms and common areas, execute laundry duties (including infection control for soiled items), manage kitchen/food safety, safely manage sharps disposal, and handle basic pest control responses.
- Nutrition & Meal Planning: Plan and prepare nutritious meals aligned with residents' dietary requirements, preferences, and guidelines.
- Community Engagement: Support, plan, and facilitate resident activities, recreational programs, and community outings.
- Training & Mentoring: Train, supervise, and mentor junior staff, PCAs, and students on personal care, documentation,



infection control, and care plans.
- Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports. Assist with designing, adjusting, implementing, and enforcing standard operating procedures and organizational policies.
- Shift Availability: Work flexible shifts including morning, afternoon, active/inactive night shifts, and sleepover shifts as rostered.

Qualifications

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, or Diploma in Community Services (or higher/equivalent experience).
- Current certifications: First Aid, CPR certification, and Mental Health First Aid certification.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting aged, disabled, and vulnerable individuals; medication administration, incontinence care, and basic wound management; handling sharps disposal, infection control, manual handling, basic pest control; and designing/enforcing standard operating procedures.

Capabilities

- Strong communication, de-escalation, and behavioral support skills; proficiency in electronic record systems; solid stakeholder management skills; and resourcefulness in maintaining high standards of care.

About Company

ACLAND GRANGE is a Supported Residential Service located in St Kilda, VIC. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents in a supportive and compassionate environment.

We aim to ensure the dignity, safety, well-being, and independence of aged, disabled, and vulnerable individuals through holistic care.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $77000-83000

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