Residential Care Associate

The Salvation Army in Malaysia is in the business of changing lives. Since 1938, we have been serving the underprivileged community in Malaysia without discrimination.

Today, The Salvation Army in Malaysia has a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. We provide residential homes for children and the elderly, hostels, family support services, daycares, tuition centres, a refugee help centre and emergency relief services in times of crisis.

Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/malaysia

About Us

The Salvation Army in Malaysia is in the business of changing lives. Since 1938, we have been serving the underprivileged community in Malaysia without discrimination.

Today, The Salvation Army in Malaysia has a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. We provide residential homes for children and the elderly, hostels, family support services, daycares, tuition centres, a refugee help centre and emergency relief services in times of crisis.

Job Description

To assist the Senior RCA in the following tasks:-

• Supervise all activities according to the Home timetable and support the children in their daily activities.

• Take a special interest in the children in the Home by acting as a good role model, befriending and encouraging them.

• Maintain good discipline at all times and report any serious disciplinary matters.

• Provide the Superintendent with regular updates on the progress of the children so that any reports produced will be as full and accurate as possible.

• Record daily events/activities/ behaviour incidents and other important events in the daily log book.

• Be responsible for arranging hospital, medical and dental appointments for the residents.

• Ensure that the children's diet and eating habits are acceptable.

• Ensure that all children have adequate and suitable clothing.

• Ensure that the daily menu is followed closely and that food is served nutritiously. Ensure that all utensils and the kitchen area are kept clean.

• Responsible for the stock check and proper rotation of food in the storeroom area and storing them in the designated storerooms and keeping track of the food's expiration date.

• Assist in the regular checking of the children's bedroom and living area, ensuring they are clean and tidy and giving advice when necessary.

• Assist in fund-raising projects and special events eg. Open Day, Christmas Kettling, Christmas Day Dinner, etc.

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings/reviews of children and care plans as requested by Superintendent.

• As directed by the Superintendent, attend training and development workshops/courses.

• Assume responsibility for the Home, in the absence of the Superintendent.

• Adhere to centre policy on confidentiality.

• Undertake any other assignments as directed by the Superintendent.

• Min qualification SPM
• Keen to work with children and youth
• Possess positive social interaction skills
• Able to Multitask
• Flexible working hours and working on weekends/public holidays is expected
• Must be able to drive a car and van

Skills

Support Service To Children And Youths