Assistant Executive, St Andrews Active Ageing Centre (Yishun)

Singapore Anglican Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Anglican Community Services is seeking a dedicated staff member to support active ageing activities, befriending and community outreach at Block 426A Yishun Avenue 1. You will help run events for seniors and their caregivers and assist with data and health screening records to support our community-based programmes.

The role focuses on building connections with seniors, coordinating volunteers, and collaborating with local health ambassadors to promote healthy living and social

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with seniors and caregivers.
• Experience in elderly befriending is preferred.
• Diploma or equivalent educational background.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Supervisor to conduct active ageing activities and organize events for seniors and caregivers.
• Conduct community outreach and needs assessments to seniors within a designated service boundary.
• Provide befriending services and connect seniors to care services when needed.
• Collaborate with Healthier SG ambassadors and local community nodes for social and lifestyle interventions.
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist with activities and outreach.
• Perform administrative duties such as attendance, health screening records, client registers and data reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Volunteer coordination

Education

GCE O Level / Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will provide active ageing activities, befriending services for vulnerable seniors who require additional social support; and referrals for care services when required. He or she works closely with the Centre Supervisor to promote healthy living and keep seniors engaged within the community which includes regular monitoring of seniors' health condition.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist Centre Supervisor to conduct active ageing activities and organize special events (i.e. National Day, Christmas, Chinese New Year) for the seniors and their caregivers.
2. Conduct community outreach and needs assessments to seniors at a designated service boundary.
3. Provide befriending services to vulnerable seniors including connecting them to care services when necessary.
4. Collaborate with Healthier SG ambassadors and the local community nodes to implement social and lifestyle interventions to help seniors age in place.
5. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with the active ageing activities and outreach services.
6. Perform administrative and reporting duties such as daily programme attendance, health screening recording, client register, and other data and statistics rquired by the authorities.
7. Assist in monitoring Alert Alarm System wherever available.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• GCE 'O' Level / Diploma
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in elderly befriending service
• Have interest and passion to work with seniors and their caregivers
• Good organisational skills, team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in eldercare is an advantage.

WORK LOCATION

Block 426A Yishun Avenue 1