Residential Care Officer
- NDIS Registered Provider
- Fantastic team
- Clients located in and around Ballarat and Bendigo
About VHCC: VHCC was founded to provide high intensity and holistic supports around individuals and families and is centered around a team with experience across the disability sector.
For the people we support this means ready access to experienced team members who understand the wide range of complexities an individual can encounter.
VHCC has offices in Victoria (Ballarat and looking to expand into Bendigo) and New South Wales.
We strive to achieve the following 4 key values which form the corner stone of our service:
Integrity - VHCC will always be honest, responsible and accountable for their own actions.
Kindness – To always treat each other and clients with consideration, empathy and compassion.
Excellence – We will strive to provide the most outstanding quality of support services through, attentiveness, integrity and truly listening to our clients and staff.
Innovation – Is the key that drives our company to provide a person-centred support service unique to each individual's need.
About The Role: We are currently seeking to hire a Residential Care Officer who meets the required qualifications and can contribute positively to the organization's values and commitment to high-quality care across the following tasks:
- Assess residents’ needs on a regular basis and develop, implement and review individualised support plans to ensure appropriate levels of care and services are provided.
- Provide daily support and supervision to residents, including those with high physical support needs or challenging behaviours.
- Assist with the administration of medications in accordance with individual medication administration records and organisational procedures.
- Meet with residents and, where appropriate, their families or carers to identify personal, social and behavioural support needs.
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing and progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes to support ongoing care planning and goal setting.
- Refer residents to appropriate welfare, health, advocacy and community services where additional support is required.
- Support families and provide care for people with disabilities within residential settings, including group homes and supported accommodation.
- Identify and connect residents with community resources related to health, housing, employment, training and social participation.
- Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and reports in line with organisational policies and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reports and documentation for internal management, funding bodies and relevant government or community agencies where required.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Diploma or higher in a related field with 1-2 years of work experience. At least three (3) years of relevant experience may be accepted as a substitute for the formal qualification. To apply, suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
