Community Care Associate

St Luke's ElderCare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a caregiver to support seniors with daily living activities and monitor their health. The role involves assisting with medication, planning engaging activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates with Higher Nitec qualifications and a genuine interest in eldercare are encouraged to apply. Previous caregiving experience is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of elderly clients.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest and patience in serving elderly clients.
• Prior caregiving experience in hospitals, nursing homes, or home settings is an advantage.
• Open to candidates exploring a career switch into eldercare.

Responsibilities

• Support seniors with basic activities of daily living.
• Identify and respond to seniors care needs.
• Monitor health indicators and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist with administering medication as directed.
• Plan and conduct engaging activities for seniors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Education

Higher Nitec qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support seniors with basic activities of daily living (BADL), including personal hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Identify and respond to seniors care needs, including dietary and overall well-being.
• Monitor health indicators such as vital signs, glucose levels, and oxygen saturation, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Assist with serving and administering pre-packed and topical medication as directed.
• Plan and conduct engaging activities tailored to seniors preferences and interests.
• Observe and document seniors participation and responses during activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment within the centre, including regular cleaning and hazard checks.
• Support other assigned projects and tasks as delegated by the manager.

Requirements

• Minimum Higher Nitec qualifications.
• Genuine interest and patience in serving elderly clients.
• Prior caregiving experience in hospitals, nursing homes, or home settings is an advantage.
• Open to candidates exploring a career switch into eldercare.
• Strong team player with good communication and organisational skills; able to work independently under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community-based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home-based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapores ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character.