COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.
Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.
MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs lifespan.
These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Life Coach (ELP) is to provide high quality of daily care to the ELP residents clients. He/She is to supervise and to ensure the well-being of the residents/ clients with intellectual disability and/ or autism. He/She is also to provide training to enhance the development of the residents/ clients in the area of independent living skills, leisure, recreation, sports and career development and participation in the community.
Support ELP Residents
- Support residents and clients to live independently in ELP onsite units.
- Facilitate community support network and social/ recreation activities.
- Maintain and ensure the proper records, care plans, and incidents pertaining to residents and clients.
- Ensure that residents and clients diet restrictions and/ or medical requirements are adhered to.
- Ensure that residents and clients are safe within their living environment, and the place is kept clean and tidy.
- Monitor the health and hygiene factors of the residents and clients.
- Prepare, monitor and review the Individual Care Plan of residents and clients under their care.
- Conduct regular visits to residents and clients, and check that housemates live in harmony.
- Respond to residents/ clients conflicts, emergencies and request for assistance.
Training of Residents/Clients
- Assess needs, plan and conduct person-centred training according to the care/training plans geared towards achieving person centred goals set with clients and caregivers.
- Plan and implement programs/activities for the residents in consultation with other staff/AHPs.
- Supervise, train and monitor residents/clients in area of independent living skills, leisure, recreation, sports and career advancement.
- Maintain residents/ clients independent living skills, and to improve whenever possible.
- Put in place measures to mitigate any risk factors together with residents/ clients.
- Ensure that monitoring and alert systems in place are in working condition.
Family, Community and Case Work
- Work with Multi-Disciplinary Team to conduct regular case reviews and discussed concerns and progress of residents/clients.
- Build rapport and professional relationships with family caregivers and any community stakeholders e.g. employers, grassroots, volunteers/befrienders.
- Work with caregivers and social worker in family work and future care plan.
- Guide residents/clients in navigating resources, financial management skills and travelling to their work/appointments and activities to ensure safe transfer.
- Guide and Provide residents/clients with information on social support services available at other organisations and in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS- Min. ITE/Diploma in any discipline.
- Min 1 year of working experience.
- Knowledge and experience in residential, assisted living, home based services, or disability service is an added advantage.
- Skills in planning and implementing community activity and training programmes.
- Proficient in Computer literacy skills - MS Words, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and a good team player.
OTHER INFORMATION- Able to commit to a 5-day work week on rotating shifts basis (morning shift/ afternoon shift), alternate Saturday/Sunday and public holidays.
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
