Special Care Workers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• planning and implementing programs of supervision and care for children in residential care
• supervising and arranging activities to enhance the physical social emotional and intellectual development of children in residential care
• waking children and ensuring they are washed dressed fed and ready for educational and recreational activities
• supervising children during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
• maintaining discipline enforcing regulations and behaviour standards compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in implementing remedial measures
• organising refuge accommodation
• providing emotional support to residents of refuges
• referring residents of refuges for health and welfare assistance
• ensuring security of refuge

Do you enjoy caring for others? Perhaps you would like to assist people experiencing a disability, or are keen to get involved in the wellness industry. If you are intrigued by these possibilities, a job in the Community Services & Development sector might be suited to you.This industry offers a variety of services which can range from helping and caring for others to developing and maintaining community resources and programs. Overall you need to get a great satisfaction and reward from nurturing and caring those in need. You are someone who is driven by being open and responsive to the needs and welfare of others and this is your biggest motivation in relating to people. This makes you a caring and compassionate person who always likes to make sure the needs of the people around you are met.

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