Residential Care Officer
- Provide care and supervision to residents in a Short Term Accommodation setting.
- Develop and implement individual support plans in line with NDIS requirements.
- Liaise with families and health professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
About the Company
Sydney Caring Services Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based NDIS registered provider delivering person-centered disability support services to children and adults with disability. We operate a Short Term Accommodation (STA)/respite service in Punchbowl, providing residential care with 24/7 care and supervision for residents during their stay.
About the Role
We are seeking a suitably qualified Residential Care Officer to join our team on a full-time basis. The main responsibility of the role is to provide care and supervision to residents staying in our STA/respite accommodation and support them with their daily living, social and emotional needs.
Location: Punchbowl NSW 2196
Position: Full-time
Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum plus superannuation
Key Responsibilities
- Providing care and supervision of residents throughout their stay, including overnight, to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Reviewing participant information and support plans before each stay, and conducting admission and risk assessments on arrival.
- Assessing residents' needs and developing, implementing and monitoring individual support, life skills and training programs in line with their NDIS support plans.
- Assisting residents with personal care, daily living activities, medication support and behavioral support in line with their support plans.
- Monitoring, recording and reporting on residents' activities, progress and wellbeing, including case notes, incident reports and shift handovers, in line with NDIS Practice Standards.
- Advising residents of available services and referring them to community, health, disability and welfare services where required.
- Liaising with families, carers, guardians, support coordinators and health professionals, including handover at the end of each stay.
- Planning and facilitating recreational, social and community-based activities that promote residents' independence and participation.
- Guiding and overseeing support workers on shift to ensure care is delivered in line with residents' support plans.
- Maintaining a safe, homelike respite environment and working as part of a rostered team within the 24/7 service.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum Diploma in Community Services, Nursing or an equivalent relevant qualification. In the absence of a relevant qualification, at least three years of relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum one year of relevant experience in disability support, residential care, respite care or a related community services setting.
- Good understanding of the NDIS, NDIS Practice Standards and person-centred care.
- Ability to assess needs, develop and monitor support plans, and support residents with complex needs and behaviors of concern.
- Strong communication, record-keeping and case management skills.
- Current First Aid and CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain before commencement.
- Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
How to Apply
Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Do you hold a Diploma in Community Services, Nursing or an equivalent qualification?
- Do you have at least one year of experience in disability support, residential care or respite care?
- Are you available to work rostered shifts, including evenings, overnight shifts and weekends?
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Please submit your application together with an updated resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Australian Citizens / Permanent Residents preferred.
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