Care Associate

AWWA LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking individuals to provide essential care to elderly residents. The role involves supporting their daily living and healthcare needs, conducting regular health monitoring, and assisting with activities of daily living. Candidates must have a minimum of secondary education and basic English skills. Passion for helping the elderly and attention to detail are crucial for this position. Rotation for night shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Willing to perform night shifts on a rotational basis.
• Passionate about helping the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure healthcare needs of residents are taken care of.
• Provide person-centred care through nursing procedures.
• Conduct daily and monthly health monitoring of residents.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Communication skills

Attention to details

Emergency response

Education

Minimum Secondary Education

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure healthcare and daily living needs of residents in the Home are well taken care of to promote independent living of residents and to enhance their overall quality of life.
• Provide person‑centric care to residents through basic nursing care procedures under the direction of Staff Nurse (SN) and/or Enrolled Nurse (EN), and supporting residents’ general well‑being and living conditions.
• Provide basic physiological monitoring of residents on a monthly basis and report any health issues to SN/EN for follow‑up.
• Conduct daily vital signs monitoring for all residents and ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Assist residents in their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living to maximise their independent living skills.
• Perform medication packing, under the supervision of SN/EN, and medication reminders for residents with higher care needs.
• Respond timely to alert alarms, medical emergencies or crisis situations to provide first aid and activate the Police and/or Emergency Medical Services.
• Carry out night shift duties on rotational basis to ensure emergency situations of residents are attended to.
• Conduct night roll call during night shift duty to check for the safe return of all residents back to the Home.
• Conduct routine checks to maintain the general upkeep, cleanliness, and prevention of hoarding in resident units.
• Escort residents to hospitals and polyclinics for medical appointments whenever necessary.
• Assist with general upkeep duties to support in the care of residents, such as preparation of meals and laundry.
• Protect residents’ confidentiality by adhering strictly to organisational Personal Data Protection Policy and national Personal Protection Data Act (PDPA) and regulations.
• Adhere to organisational and service Standard Operating Procedures and service requirements at all times.
• Work with the Social Work and Programmes teams to plan and conduct social and/or educational activities to promote residents’ independence, health wellness and acquisition of social skills.

Requirements

• Minimum Secondary Education
• Able to read, write and speak basic English
• Able to stay‑in and perform night shifts on rotational basis
• Passionate to help the elderly
• Able to work independently
• Attention to details
• Background knowledge on nursing care and/or basic first aid will be an advantage