Programme Assistant (Special Student Care Centre) - #1130050

Primary Objectives of Position

Provide holistic care and support to the physical and emotional well-being of cilents with special needs between 7 to 18 years old in AWWA Special Student Care Centre (SSCC).

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to provide holistic care and support to the physical and emotional well-being of clients in SSCC.

• Set Individual Care Plan (ICP) and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for clients under care and follow through with the plan and training schedule.

• Monitor and record progress and activities of clients in the case notes and submit monthly. This includes but not limited to the Happy Face Survey, attendance recording and skin/temperature records which are recorded weekly/monthly.

• Communicate with parents pertaining to client’s progress, enrichment activities and operation’s matters promptly.

• Assess, develop, plan, implement and evaluate enrichment activities for the clients.

• Supervise and/or assist clients during napping, mealtime, showering, grooming, toileting and other activities pertaining to adaptive daily living.

• Manage client’s behavior using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.

• Monitor the inventory of designated rooms and update the staff in-charge for replenishment.

• Record and maintain incident reports and update other relevant documents timely.

• Support annual Individual Care Plan and progress discussion with parents/caregivers.

• Ensure that a safe, hygienic and supportive learning environment is provided for the clients.

• Buddy new programme assistant / interns and relief staff in orientating their roles into the centre using the standard guidelines.

• Assist Centre Manager/Supervisor to provide guidance to programme assistants when necessary.

• Champion and lead one committee with a team of members:

• Coordinate, execute and monitor feedback/updates and follow-up.

• Assign roles to team member, guide and monitor progress/commitment.

• Submit weekly/monthly report and action plans.

• Review Committee process and guidelines

Job Requirements

• GCE O Levels or NITEC in Nursing/Community Service

• At least 3 years working experience with persons with disabilities with constant good performance.

• Behavior management for children

• Microsoft Office Skills particularly in Powerpoint, Excel & Microsoft Words

• Preferably First Aid trained

• Team player, positive mindset and proactive

• Adaptable

• Be able to anticipate of change and make quick and fair adjustment to the daily operation according to work.