Residential Care Officer

2 days ago

Singapore Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home Full time
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
Department: Residential Service
Reports to: Supervisor
Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home (CSLMCH) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families in need. Our mission is to foster healing, growth, and self-reliance within our community, emphasizing family reunification and improved psycho-social well-being.
Why Join Us:
Join Our Team as a Residential Care Officer and you can enjoy some of the perks below:
  • Competitive pay: Motivating financial package and regular bonuses.
  • Competitive benefits and wellness package
  • Career growth and Development
  • Support Work Life Balance
  • And so much more

About the role :
Provide supervision, caregiving and guidance for the children. They are also parental figures, essential for cultivating a warm and nurturing environment by taking care of the physical and psychological needs of the children.
Responsibilities:
Resident Management
1) Provide support, assistance and supervision in the delivery of services and programs to the children
  • Wake the children up for school in the mornings, bring breakfast up to the units and ensure that they are safely belted up in the school bus
  • Be in-charge of safe-keeping the school pocket money fund and for daily disbursement of allowance to the children
  • Serve meals to the children and assist in cleaning up the dining areas
  • Ensure that children are on task and on time for their scheduled activities. This includes monitoring the duration of children's bath time
  • Wash school shoes for young children and ensure that older children wash their own shoes
  • During a fire alarm, ensure that the children are swiftly and orderly evacuated from the units to the basketball court

2) Ensure the resident's safety, health & good behaviors when they are in the Home and during outings & appointments.
  • Monitor the residents to ensure that they are present in the Home, unit or the activity you are supervising (or their whereabouts are known to you when they are not at the Home) and double check, communicate and give permission for residents to leave areas or activities under your supervision when it is requested or required.
  • Ensure that they follow and adhere to the structure in the Home.
  • Ensure that comfort, personal hygiene, and the safety needs of the residents are attended to.
  • Monitor the residents to ensure that they are physically safe and do not partake in any risky behaviour or activities which may cause themselves or others physical injury - especially during playtime.
  • Monitor & report to the Assistant Manager and Director of Care & Development of any complaints from residents, family members, volunteers or visitors to the Home.
  • Monitor & manage the behaviour of the residents by encouraging & rewarding good behaviour and by preventing, discouraging or discipline misbehaviour in strict adherence to the rules & discipline procedures of the Home.
  • You are required to strictly supervise residents, prohibit the use of electronic devices; adhere to a strict locked toilet & "one-at-a-time" policy; teach rules and provide reminders about good touch & bad touch; and check in with residents to flag any behavioural concerns and issues.
  • Carry out operational interventions according to Care Plan
  • Provide timely feedback on the residents behaviours to the Unit Committee and participate in department meeting, care plan meeting and houseparent meeting.

3) Oversee the healthcare needs of children by being alert to their general health conditions
  • Administer basic first-aid as necessary to the children and highlight the child's medical needs to the enrolled nurse promptly
  • Administer oral and topical medication as prescribed by the doctor
  • Report children's healthcare and medical needs to the House Nurse promptly for immediate follow-up actions

4) Others
  • May be required to perform Night Care work as when required.
  • Take on any other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements:
  • Minimum GCE 'O"
  • Able to read, write and converse in English

Work experience & skills:
  • Stay vigilant during work hours to manage a big group of children
  • Be flexible and be able to consider plausible alternatives when met with decisions
  • Empathize and yet be firm when disciplining the children, and give them appropriate emotional support
  • Has relevant working experience in other Homes or child-centered work environment
  • Trained in first-aid and is able to perform first aid in case of emergency

Personal qualities & behavioral traits:
  • Able to work flexible hours and upon last minute-notice
  • Has passion and patience for working with children
  • Can work independently, has a pleasant disposition
  • Good working relationships with other departments' staff
  • Good interpersonal skills to provide psychological support for children
  • Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to children

Working hours :
Weekdays
  • 5am - 7am
  • 5pm - 10pm
  • Total hours worked: 7 hours per day

Weekend
  • 7am - 9am
  • 5pm - 10pm
  • Total hours worked: 7 hours per day

Every Sunday
  • All RCOs will work from 8pm -10pm
  • Total hours worked: 2 hours per Sunday

Off-days
  • Either Saturday/Sundays off

Hours worked: 44-hours work week
What are you waiting for:
Apply now and join us today with a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You'll have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and contribute to meaningful community-driven solutions. We work closely with community partners to bring holistic support and care to the children and families. Together we make a difference on the lives of the children in the Home. Together We Nurture Every Child and Family to Shine.
Only Shortlisted applicant will be notified.

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