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 *************
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the tasks of teaching, training, supervising, maintaining and developing the functioning level of client to function adequately and independently in the areas of Activities of Daily Living, Community Living, Social and Recreational Skills.
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Trainee Management and Development
Formulate and implement Individual Learning Programme (ILP) through professional assessment.
Engage in continuous assessment, training and evaluation of trainees' holistic development
Plan and Implement appropriate group activities
Plan, implement and monitor trainees' security and safety procedures
Support Allied Health Professionals
Monitor and implement programmes designed by Allied Health Professionals in the area of health fitness & wellness programme, motivational & behaviour management plans as well as sensory awareness
Communicate critical information to Social Worker and Centre Manager
Administrative and Operations
Support unit operational and logistics management
Ensure centre/trainees safety and security
Record information in trainees individual files
Engage in caregiver dialogue sessions, home visits and maintain good rapport and communication with parents / caregivers
Provide personal care assistance to residents in their daily living such as toileting and grooming and ensure the residents good personal hygiene at all times.
Provide supervise or assistance to residents during meal times
Prepare residents for their various activities, meal times and bed times
Attend staff meeting and training as required
Event Management
Staff will be assigned to oversee at least one of the following duties and will provide assistance to the other staff when required:
Camp, Festive Celebrations, Sports Events, First Aid & Medicare, Evacuation & Emergency Planning Team, Transport Duties, Staff Welfare and others
Organise internal/external events and activities for trainees
Support volunteer engagement events
Support public education activities
Support MINDS events at organisation level
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum O levels
NITEC Certificate in Community Care & Social Services (ITE)
Certificate of Special Needs Education (MOE)
Diploma of Special Education (MOE)
Diploma in Disability Studies (SSI)
Diploma of Community Services (SSI)
OTHER INFORMATION
Computer literacy skills MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
People-oriented team player
Good interpersonal and communication skill
Passion and great deal of patience to work with people with intellectual disabilities
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
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