Community Care Associate

CAREGIVING WELFARE ASSOCIATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in community care as a Community Care Associate. You'll provide hands-on care, supervise caregivers, and ensure efficient care delivery in clients' homes. Ideal candidates should hold relevant healthcare qualifications and exhibit strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• Prior experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and perform health monitoring.
• Supervise a team of Community Caregivers and conduct home visits.
• Participate in documentation and team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of healthcare practices

Education

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support

NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

ISC in Healthcare (Home Care)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital tools for care documentation

Job description

As a Community Care Associate at CWA, you will provide both supervisory and hands-on care responsibilities. You will oversee a team of Community Caregivers, support our home-based nursing operations, and deliver direct patient care when necessary. You will also assist in the review of clients and help ensure that care plans remain relevant and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Hands-On Personal Care
   • Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
   • Perform basic health monitoring such as checking vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, glucose levels).
   • Support clients with prescribed exercises or rehabilitation activities as guided by allied health professionals.
   • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for clients.
   • Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
2. Home Based Care (Support role)
   • Supervise and support a team of Community Caregivers (CCGs) in delivering consistent and quality care.
   • Work along with staff nurses and operations to ensure care provided is efficient.
   • Conduct home visits to perform simple reviews.
3. Documentation & Communication
   • Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and review sessions.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Home Care) or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services or ISC in Healthcare (Home Care).
• Prior experience in a healthcare or caregiving role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare practices and procedures.
• Comfortable working in clients' homes for supervision and assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Able to use basic digital tools for care documentation (e.g., tablets, mobile apps).