Residential Care Officer

About the Role

On behalf of our client, an independent, not-for-profit aged care provider known as “the heart of country care,” we are seeking a dedicated Residential Care Officer. Our client proudly supports older South Australians in regional communities with safe, caring and inclusive living environments across residential aged care and retirement living. They are passionate about developing respectful, warm and genuine relationships where everyone is valued and everyone matters. We are looking for a Residential Care Officer who will help deliver quality care through mutual respect, empowering residents to make choices about their life, support and care.

Key Duties (paraphrased & detailed)

Documentation & Care Planning

• Maintain accurate, current resident documentation including daily progress notes, thorough care assessments, and individualized care plans that reflect each resident’s preferences and needs.
• Monitor and record any changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive condition, promptly reporting concerns to clinical staff to enable timely interventions.

Personal Care & Independence Support

• Encourage residents’ independence by respectfully assisting with personal care tasks (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) strictly in line with their care plan.
• Provide consistently high standards of care and support, helping residents maintain dignity and choice in all aspects of daily living.

Household & Environmental Duties

• Make residents’ beds, ensure fresh clean linen is always available, and keep residents’ clothing stored neatly and organised.
• Correctly return laundered clothing to appropriate residents’ rooms, maintaining a clean, safe, and homely environment.