Healthcare Assistant - 0220

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eldercare service provider in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual to support clients with daily living activities, monitor health statuses, and engage with seniors through recreational programs. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications and experience in eldercare to ensure quality support in a safe and organized environment.

Qualifications

• Preferably holds a Certificate in Healthcare Support or related qualification.
• Minimum GCE 'N' Level or relevant certificate required.
• Experience in eldercare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily living activities.
• Develop relationships with residents and families.
• Monitor health status and escalate issues.

Skills

Eldercare experience

Monitoring health status

Infection control practices

Education

Certificate in Healthcare Support

GCE 'N' Level or relevant certificate

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and maintain an open relationship with residents and family members through regular interactions.
• Identify behaviour of concerns of seniors appropriately and escalate 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.
• 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 escalate 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 escalate to nursing staff when required.
• Perform CPRE / AED and first aid to seniors and plays an active role in emergency situations.
• Adhere to infection control practices
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas
• Monitor inventories when required

Job Requirements

• Preferably holds a Certificate in Healthcare Support, WSQ Home Care certification, or a related qualification
• Minimum GCE 'N' Level or relevant certificate
• Experience in eldercare preferred

Chan Kai Wen Reg R23114137
THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE LTD
EA No: 14C7279