Basic Care Assistant / Care Support Associate*

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking Basic Care Assistants to provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include attending to the hygiene needs of patients, lifting and transporting them safely, and maintaining a clean environment. No prior experience is needed, and on-the-job training will be provided. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important for this role.

Qualifications

• No prior patient care experience is required.
• Candidates with WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) may be considered for Care Support Associate.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Attend to hygiene needs of patients who require assistance.
• Assist with lifting, moving and transporting of patients.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised and pleasant environment for patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PSLE or WPLN

Job description

Basic Care Assistant / Care Support Associate*

Job ID: 2207

Job Function: Ancillary

At JurongHealth Campus, we believe that our patients are the focus of our work and we render the best care and service to them. We are changing the face of public healthcare and carving out new paths to improve our processes and services. We value our team’s contributions and ensure that our staff are competitively rewarded and supported.

Join us, where we place the value of every staff member and the care of every patient at the centre of all we do.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for Basic Care Assistants to join us for various disciplines to provide high quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be responsible to:

• Attend to hygiene needs of patients who require assistance or are bedbound
• Oral feed patients who require assistance with oral feeding
• Assist with lifting, moving and transporting of patients
• Ensure patients safety and facilitate social-emotional support through suitable activities
• Maintain a clean, well-organised and pleasant environment for all patients
• Comply with infection control practices when attending to patients
• Performs other duties assigned by nurse manager

Job Requirements:

• No prior patient care experience is required, candidates with WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) may be considered for Care Support Associate
• Minimum qualifications: PSLE or WPLN
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• On-the-job training will be provided

About us:

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) and Jurong Community Hospital (JCH), collectively known as JurongHealth Campus, are members of the National University Health System (NUHS).

We centre our culture and mission around our patients and design our processes to bring satisfaction to our patients and their caregivers. Our staff enjoy an open, collaborative and fun working atmosphere that enables each individual to perform and maximise potential. We take pride in treating our staff as one big JurongHealth Campus family, where everyone works together in a passionate and supportive environment.

If you believe in our purpose of delivering “Incredible Care & Health, Together”, reach out to us today.