Freelance Healthcare Assistant

ACTIVE GLOBAL RESPITE CARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Singapore seeks caregivers to deliver home-based Interim Care Services for elderly patients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities, as well as recording visits and updating family members. Ideal candidates should have at least a GCE 'N' level and preferably a WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'N' level required.
• Experience in healthcare support preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elderly clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home-based Interim Care Service for elderly patients.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Record visits and timely report clients' conditions.

Skills

Communication with elderly clients

Team player

Personal hygiene assistance

Education

GCE 'N' level

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support/Therapy services

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Main responsibilities are to deliver home-based Interim Care Service for referred elderly patients in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Service scope includes assist client with personal hygiene (e.g. showering, toileting, feeding, etc) activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs), mind stimulating activities, elder sitting, respite care and performing simple maintenance exercises as prescribed by a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist or a speech therapist.
• Assist client to discharge from hospital to home as per instructions.
• Perform higher care tasks as necessary (Eg: NG tube feeding as prescribed by healthcare professionals).
• Dutifully record visits and follow all procedures set by the supervisor.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct at all times.
• Report and update client’s condition to supervisor and clients' family member timely.
• Strictly adhere to all Home Care Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all time.
• Attend comprehensive in-house training on basic and advanced caregiving skills provided by the company.
• Using of smart phone for communication, update clients' record and navigation.
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements to join

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ level.
• A relevant WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support/Therapy services will be advantageous.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience will be advantageous.
• Able to communicate effectively with elderly clients.
• A good team player with a pleasant disposition, able-bodied and healthy.