Care Assistant [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)]

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking compassionate care staff to assist residents with daily needs, maintain hygiene, and support therapeutic activities. Candidates must have a minimum WPLN Level 3 and preferably a nursing qualification. Experience with youths/adults with autism is advantageous. The role involves shift work in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of WPLN Level 3 above, GCE O Level/NITEC, preferably in Nursing.
• Experience in direct handling of youths/adults with autism is an advantage.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in daily needs including bathing and meals.
• Maintain hygiene for residents including regular showers.
• Participate in on and off-site activities with residents.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Experience with autism

Compassionate personality

Ability to work in fast pace environment

Education

WPLN Level 3

GCE O Level/NITEC in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

· Assists the residents in their daily needs including bathing, serving meals etc

· Assists the residents to maintain good hygiene including regular shower, nails/hair cutting, change of clothes, bedsheets, etc according to schedule

· Participates and facilitate in both on and off-site activities with the residents

· Support therapists/ psychologist with interventions for residents

· Accompanies residents for medical appointments

· Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of resident’s environment

· Assists in cleaning and maintenance of general areas

· Maintain accurate documentation of care given

· Provide training/ guidance to residents with daily living skills (e.g. sweep floor, clean tables etc)

· Responsible for data collection of residents’ progress

· Any other duties/projects as assigned from time to time

Job Specifications

· Minimum of WPLN Level 3 above, GCE O Level/ NITEC, preferably in Nursing

· Candidate with supervisory skills will be of advantage

· Experience in direct handling of youths / adults (age 19 & above) with autism will be an advantage

· Experience in residential /special needs settings will be advantageous.

· PC literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· Able to work in a fast pace 24/7 work environment

· Have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritise

· Compassionate and patient personality

· Require to perform shift duties

Working Hours

· Shift Work