Community Care Associate - Senior Care Centre

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a dedicated care support provider for elderly clients. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health, and facilitating engaging programs. Candidates should possess at least an O level or the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare, along with strong communication skills and a caring disposition. The position offers meaningful engagement with seniors and the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum O/N level and/or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare [Community Care].
• Competency in eldercare service is advantageous.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assisted daily living and basic support for clients.
• Monitor health status and elevate to nursing staff when required.
• Engage seniors in recreational activities and programme planning.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with elderly clients

Patience and caring disposition

Education

O/N level and/or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare [Community Care]

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assisted daily living
• Support clients in basic and instrumental activities of daily living support (personal hygiene, feeding, nasogastric tube feeding, transfers).
• Provide a safe, organised and clean household and common area.
• Provide holistic care to support the psychosocial well-being of clients
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents and family members through regular interactions.
• Identify behaviour of concerns of seniors appropriately and eliminate issues when required.
• Curate and facilitate recreational programmes catered to seniors (e.g. activities could include baking, art and craft, exercise and cognitively stimulating games), including seniors with dementia and mental health issues.
• Supervise and engage seniors to encourage participation in activities held at the centre.
• Monitor and record seniors’ participation level in activities.
• Provide holistic care to support the physical and clinical well-being of clients
• Perform range of motion (ROM) exercises and mobility training.
• Integrate maintenance rehab activities into daily routine of seniors.
• Observe seniors’ during sessions to compile and evaluate data on seniors’ responses and progress, and elevate to therapy and/or nursing staff for quality care improvement if required.
• Assist to serve pre-packed medication, assist with eye drop administration and apply prescribed topical medication.
• Monitor health status (vital signs, glucose level and oxygen saturation) and elevate to nursing staff when required.
• Perform CPRE / AED and first aid to seniors and plays an active role in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Minimum “O”/“N” level and/or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare [Community Care]
• Competency in eldercare service and/or has attained the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare [Community Care] will be advantageous
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess a passionate disposition to care for elderly clients
• Be able to engage comfortably with elderly clients
• Be able to prepare and conduct care programmes for seniors; e.g. daily news chats/cooking therapy/art & craft/singing sessions/dancing, reminiscence therapy; etc.

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