Job Summary:

The incumbent is part of Special Needs Group who reports to Centre Manager of TUH and is responsible for the role of a Houseparent that encompasses implementing holistic services and programmes to meet the needs of clients at TUH. The incumbent provides direct care services to the clients and is responsible for delivery of quality service, personal efficiency and teamwork at the workplace.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

To be parental figures in the caregiving and guidance for clients in the hostel

• Provide support and work in a team to deliver services and training to the clients in their activities of daily living, personal social skills and in-house job support.
• Provide daily care assistance to trainees in their daily living and perform tasks according to their care plans.
• To carry out and monitor the progress of trainees according to their care plan.
• Plan and conduct recreation and enrichment for clients to promote wellness, health and quality of life.
• Oversee and monitor the healthcare needs and safety of the trainees in routine health check, attending to any general health condition and ensuring trainees take their medication timely and follow up with medical appointments.
• Track the daily attendance of the trainees in their daily activities and attend to the clients in the morning and night routine.
• To support and work in a team for any behavioral intervention for the clients.Provide nurturing and affirmative guidance to the psychological needs and emotional support of the clients.
• To uphold the safety measures in the operation of the hostel. Maintain order, safety and cleanliness of the care environment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• ITE or Diploma
• Preferably with 1-2 years of experience working with persons with special needs.
• Basic skills in MS Excel, MS Doc, MS PPT

Core competencies and work requirements:

• Able to commit to split shift and weekends.
• Require to stay-in full time for any night emergency response in hostel.
• Teamwork – Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member to achieve a common goal.
• Working with Family – Work in consultancy with family members that will uphold TCS’s vision of building strong families, caring generation and enabled communities.
• Passionate and dedicated to work with the Special Needs Community.