Community Health Coach

NUHS Regional Health System Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Community Health Coach to support residents in managing chronic conditions and promoting healthy lifestyles. The role involves conducting health screenings, developing personalized health plans, and collaborating with community partners. Candidates should hold a relevant diploma and possess strong communication skills, especially with older adults. This position offers an opportunity to engage actively in health promotion within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of community services is beneficial.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform health and social screenings to identify residents' needs.
• Develop personalized health plans for residents.
• Document and maintain accurate progress records of residents.

Skills

Strong communication and social engagement capabilities

Organizational and coordination skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma/Advance Diploma or certifications relevant to healthcare

Job description

The Community Health Coach supports and empowers residents through personalised health coaching to embrace healthy lifestyle, manage their chronic disease conditions and improve quality of life. This includes working with residents on following-up with their health plan developed by primary care providers and community nurses, and facilitating their active participation in health-related programmes organised by community partners, such as Active Ageing Centres.

He/she shall participate and organise health education programmes and community health screening events.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform health and social screening to identify health needs of residents.

• Develop a personalised health plan to coach / support resident in achieving health and wellness goals.

• Address challenges residents faced in achieving health promoting behaviours and lifestyle.

• Document and maintain accurate records of residents’ progress in achieving their health goals.

• Escalate care gaps/issues to community nurses.

• Collaborate with community nurses or Community Health Managers to support residents in achieving their health plan and goals.

• Assist residents in navigating the social and health systems.

• Escalate complex health and social needs following the escalation matrix

• Provide basic Patient and Family Education for wellness and disease prevention.

• Perform preventive health screening for residents in the Western region.

• Participate in health promotion events and activities e.g health talks

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Advance Diploma qualification or certifications relevant to healthcare industry is required.

• Working experience in the healthcare industry is an advantage.

• Good knowledge of various community services and support in the community setting will be an advantage.

• Able to work in a team and independently.

• Strong communication and social engagement capabilities especially with older adults in the community

• Strong organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office

• Ability to converse in local dialects is preferred.