Community Care Associate (Day Care Centre)

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital seeks a Community Care Associate to provide compassionate care for elderly clients in a dynamic team environment. The role involves daily activities support, client health monitoring, and participation in program planning, aiming for a holistic approach to well-being. Ideal candidates are caring, personable, and able to work in challenging conditions, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric or long-term care setup preferred.
• Mature candidates from any qualification level are welcomed.
• Ability to multitask and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities of elderly clients.
• Assist in personal hygiene and feeding.
• Report any incidents and support care delivery.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Caring

Understanding

Education

Minimum GCE 'O' or 'N' level

Relevant skills certificate

Job description

About the role

As a Community Care Associate (Day Care Centre) at Ren Ci Hospital, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and holistic care to our elderly clients at our day care centre. This full-time position is located in the Central Region and will involve supporting the overall wellbeing and daily activities of our senior community.

BROAD FUNCTION

• To facilitate and support all aspects of clients' activity of daily living (ADLs), taking into consideration of individual preferences.

• To assist nurses or therapist to provide routine care for clients and to improve clients’ quality of life.

• To support planning and implementation of daily programme at the day care.

• To support any other non-clinical related tasks necessary for the daily operations of the day.

• To perform daily work duties according to department or organisation standard operating procedures (SOP).

CARE DELIVERY

• Meal and tea break preparation and serving.

• Assist client in oral feeding.

• Assist client in personal hygiene activities for example toileting, diaper changing, emptying urinary catheter / stoma bag, grooming and showering.

• Delivery of NGT/ PEG feeding.

• Perform medication assistance.

• Monitor, and record of temperature, pulse and blood pressure and report any abnormalities to staff nurse or therapist.

• Cognitive and behavioural monitoring and interventions.

• Simple wound care management under the supervision of staff nurse.

PROGRAMME PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Support implementation of organization-wide programmes (e.g. volunteer activities, fund raising activities)

• Contribute ideas and support implementation of site-specific programmes (e.g. daily day care activities, community outings) in collaboration with admin assistant and therapist.

INCIDENT REPORTING

• Report/ escalate any client or staff related adverse incidents (e.g. falls, injuries, pressure ulcers, medication errors)

• Support investigation of incidents

CAREGIVER, NEXT OF KIN (NOK) AND CLIENT SATISFACTION

• Escalate complaints or disputes from caregivers, NOK, clients, to Reporting Officer (RO).

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Responsible for housekeeping, maintaining, and cleaning equipment at Senior Care Centre (SCC).

• Purchase materials required for activities and submit claims for day-to-day purchases.

• Support inventory monitoring.

• Other duties as assigned by RO.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in relevant training programmes to acquire skills and knowledge that enhances work performance

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• Minimum GCE “O” or “N” level.

• Relevant skills certificate from a recognized institution will be an advantage but not essential.

EXPERIENCE

• Working in a geriatric set up, long term care or nursing home set up will be an advantage but not necessary.

• Mature mid career individuals from any qualification level are welcome to apply.

• Able to multi task and work in a stressful environment.

• Able to maintain the honour, interest and dignity of the institution or organisation.

• Able to serve those clients in need, regardless of race, nationality, religious or social status.

• Compassionate and able to relate well with the sick patients of the organisation.

• Caring, understanding, patient, empathetic and a good team player.

• Cooperate with all colleagues towards the total health care of the community.

WORK LOCATION

• Ren Ci Community Hospital - 71 Irrawaddy Road

• Ren Ci @ Ang Mo Kio - 10 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8

• Ren Ci @ Woodlands - 17 Woodlands Drive 17

WORK DAYS

• Monday to Friday (Day Shift Works only)

Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our elderly clients.