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Special Care Worker
Alternative Titles:
Developmental Care Worker, Home Support Worker, House Parent, Residential Care Worker
Special care workers provide care, supervision and support
for children, disabled and aged people in residential
establishments and in their own homes.
Special care workers may perform the following tasks:
- plan and implement programs of supervision and care for
those in residential care
- provide support at home with daily living tasks such as
washing, dressing, eating, transport, budgeting and health
issues
- supervise and arrange activities to enhance the
physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of
those in residential care
- make sure that those in residential care are washed,
dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational
activities
- supervise those in residential care during domestic
activities such as eating meals and showering
- provide companionship and support during daily
activities for those who are sick or aged
- cook and serve meals, clean premises, wash, iron and
perform various household tasks
- organise refuge accommodation.
Special care workers employed in accommodation services are
required to work shifts including nights and weekends.
Required Skills - Special Care Worker
- patience, flexibility and understanding
- supportive and caring nature
- able to accept responsibility
- good communication skills
- able to work as part of a team
- able to cope with the physical demands of the job
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