Care Support Associate (Inpatient) (Full-Time)

NATIONAL HEART CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL HEART CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE LTD is seeking a healthcare support team member to assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and perform glucose checks. You will coordinate ward communications and assist with discharges and appointment scheduling.

The role requires basic qualifications and good communication abilities, with vaccination documentation as required by regulatory standards. Training and onboarding will be provided on joining the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE O/N Level or NITEC (Higher NITEC).
• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support would be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Vaccination evidence as required by Healthcare Services Act (measles and diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with day-to-day activities.
• Take vital signs (heart rate, respiration, blood pressure).
• Perform capillary blood glucose checks.
• Coordinate calls between wards and next-of-kin.
• Facilitate discharges and arrange patient appointments.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCE O/N Level or NITEC

Higher NITEC

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:

1. Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
2. 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.