Programme Assistant (Special Student Care Centre)

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 2-3 years working experience with persons with disabilities or special needs children with constant good performance.
• Behavior management for children with special needs
• 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.