Care Support Associate (Inpatient)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Support Healthcare Assistant to assist healthcare professionals with clinical duties and patient care. The role involves taking vital signs, managing calls between wards, and facilitating patient discharges. Applicants should have a minimum of GCE N / O Level or equivalent, and strong interpersonal skills are necessary. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing directly to patient care and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE N / O Level or NITEC / Higher NITEC.
• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) would be an advantage.
• Good team player and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare professionals in clinical and bedside duties.
• Assist patients with day-to-day activities and manage their vital signs.
• Help with administrative duties such as coordinating calls and facilitating discharges.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCE N / O Level or NITEC / Higher NITEC

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)

Job description

You will support healthcare professionals in various clinical and bedside duties. These include assisting patients with day-to-day activities, taking their vital signs such as heart rate, respiration and blood pressure, and performing capillary blood glucose checks. You will also help with administrative duties such as managing and coordinating calls between wards and next‑of‑kins, as well as facilitating discharges and arranging appointments for patients.

Job Requirements

• Minimum GCE N / O Level or NITEC / Higher NITEC. WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) would be an advantage.
• A good team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Documented proof of:
  • Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
  • Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during preceding 10 years at prevailing point of reference as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement upon successful interview and are offered employment.