Dementia Practitioner

SASCO SENIOR CITIZENS' HOME; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SASCO Senior Citizens' Home is seeking a dedicated nurse or allied professional to support the Butterfly Approach across care facilities. The role focuses on dementia care, staff coaching and implementing person-centered practices to improve resident well-being.

You will conduct assessments, contribute to care planning and collaborate with dementia consultants to refine care models and pathways. This position requires compassionate, organized individuals with strong communication and training

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, OT, social worker, or degree in psychology, counselling, gerontology or sociology.
• At least 3 years of dementia care experience.
• Knowledge of person-centred dementia care and the Butterfly Approach is advantageous.
• Strong communication, training, assessment and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, organized and committed to improving dementia care quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reviewing the Butterfly Approach, including care practices and SOPs.
• Conduct QUIS observations and DEMQOL/QUALID assessments; monitor care quality outcomes.
• Provide staff training, coaching and guidance to strengthen dementia care competencies.
• Facilitate case discussions and support individualized care planning and engagement activities.
• Liaise with dementia consultants and stakeholders to improve care models.
• Support curriculum development and evaluation of the Dementia Experiential Lab.
• Assist in developing dementia care pathways, early screening strategies and partnerships.
• Maintain documentation, analyze outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Dementia Action.

Skills

Communication

Training

Assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Psychology degree

Counselling degree

Gerontology degree

Sociology degree

Job description

To support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of SASCO's Butterfly Approach and person-centered dementia care practices across care facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and reviewing the Butterfly Approach, including care practices, SOPs and dementia-friendly environments.
• Conduct QUIS observations, DEMQOL/QUALID assessments and monitor care quality outcomes.
• Provide staff training, coaching and guidance to strengthen dementia care competencies.
• Facilitate case discussions and support individualised care planning and meaningful engagement activities.
• Liaisewith dementia consultants and relevant stakeholders to support care modelimprovements.
• Support curriculum development, facilitation and evaluation of the Dementia Experiential Lab.
• Assist in developing dementia care pathways, early screening strategies and community partnerships.
• Maintain relevant documentation, analyse outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Dementia Action.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Registered Nurse, registered Occupational Therapist, accredited Social Worker, or degree holder in Psychology, Counselling, Gerontology or Sociology.

At least 3 years of relevant dementia care experience, preferably in an eldercare setting.

Knowledge of person-centred dementia care and the Butterfly Approach is advantageous.

Strong communication, training, assessment and interpersonal skills.

Compassionate, organised and committed to improving dementia care quality.