Compassionate Geriatric Care Assistant

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital is seeking a Community Care Associate for its Day Care Centre in Singapore. The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, supporting nurses and therapists, and facilitating daily programmes and therapeutic activities.

Candidates should be compassionate, patient, and able to communicate with empathy. No formal qualifications are required, and teamwork, reliability, and adherence to care standards are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No professional qualifications or licensure required
• Experience in geriatric care, long‑term care, or nursing home settings is an advantage but not mandatory
• Dependable and a good team player
• Compassionate, patient, and able to communicate with empathy
• Committed to serving clients regardless of race, nationality, religion, or social status
• Able to uphold the dignity, values, and interests of the organisation
• Cooperative and supportive in delivering community‑based care
• Able to multitask and work effectively in a fast‑paced or stressful environment
• Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with individual care needs
• Assist nurses and therapists in routine care, including monitoring of vital signs
• Support daily daycare programmes and prescribed therapeutic activities
• Assist with feeding, personal hygiene, mobility, medication assistance, and simple wound care (under supervision)
• Monitor cognitive and behavioural changes and escalate concerns appropriately
• Report adverse incidents, support investigations, and escalate feedback or complaints
• Perform housekeeping, equipment cleaning, inventory support, and basic administrative duties
• Comply with SOPs, infection control, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements
• Work under supervision, commit to shift work, and uphold professional and ethical conduct
• Participate in training, meetings, and organisational initiatives
• Each staff member is responsible for recognising potential risks related to their role and for supporting Ren Ci Hospital’s efforts to manage those risks effectively

Job description

Ren Ci Hospital is seeking a Community Care Associate for its Day Care Centre in Singapore. The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, supporting nurses and therapists, and facilitating daily programmes and therapeutic activities.

Candidates should be compassionate, patient, and able to communicate with empathy. No formal qualifications are required, and teamwork, reliability, and adherence to care standards are valued in a fast-paced environment.