COMPANY DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION : Care Associate
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
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
DESIGNATION : Care Associate
RESPONSIBILITIES
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate Individualized Programs: Help implement personalized programs for each client in the class.
- Prepare Materials and Plans: Assist in preparing materials, equipment, and contract work for daily plans.
- Oversee Daily Activities: Manage clients' daily routines including contract work, in-house training, mealtime, and rest time.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure clients are thoroughly cleaned after incidents like vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
- Create a Stimulating Environment: Help maintain a stimulating, organized classroom and ensure cleanliness.
- Supervise Field Trips: Oversee clients during field trips, even those outside regular working hours.
- Supervise Play and Recreational Activities: Provide supervision during indoor and outdoor play and recreational activities.
- Direct Client Supervision: Take charge of clients in the class when the Teacher is absent.
- Accompany Clients on Trips: Accompany clients on trips in the Centre vehicle when necessary.
- Provide Additional Support: Offer appropriate assistance to address students' difficulties and ensure their safety during various activities.
- Uphold Professionalism: Maintain good attendance, adhere to the proper dress code, and uphold discipline at all times.
- Display Professional Conduct: Interact professionally with clients, parents, visitors, donors, sponsors, and colleagues, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
ADDITIONAL TASKS FOR TEACHING ROLE
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate in designing and refining the curriculum to meet clients' specific needs.
- Parental Collaboration: Engage with parents and guardians to provide updates on progress and discuss strategies for continued improvement.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and stay updated on best practices in special education.
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized education plans for each student.
- Behavioural Intervention: Implement and monitor behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Assessment and Reporting: Conduct assessments, maintain records, and generate progress reports to track and communicate clients' academic and developmental achievements.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with therapists, aides, and other professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to client care.
- Crisis Intervention: Be prepared to respond to and manage any behavioral or emotional crises that may arise among clients.
OTHERS
- Attend regular and ad-hoc staff meetings as required to address challenges and issues for the best interests of our clients.
- Provide constructive feedback and recommendations for maintaining best practices and service excellence at the Centre.
- Assist in fundraising events organized by The Salvation Army.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and training activities consistent with your position as required and approved by management.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and requests from the Supervisor as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- SPM or equivalent. Additional education in related fields is a plus.
- Prior experience with special needs children is valuable.
- Understanding of different disabilities and appropriate interventions.
- Good communication and patience.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to each child's needs.
- Compliance with background checks, immunizations, and other regulatory standards.
- Moderate physical fitness and emotional resilience.
- Collaboration with a team of professionals, including teachers and therapists.
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
OTHER INFORMATION
WORKING DAYS AND HOURS
This role is required to adhere to a standard weekly schedule of 45 hours over 5.5 days.
- Mondays to Fridays: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturdays: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
WORK LOCATION
321, Jln Parameswara, 75000 Melaka