Healthcare Assistant cum Housekeeping [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)]

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to assist residents with their daily needs and provide compassionate care. Responsibilities include helping with meals, monitoring well-being, and keeping living areas clean and organized. Ideal candidates should have WPLN Level 3 or GCE O Level/ NITEC, preferably in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of WPLN Level 3 or GCE O Level/ NITEC, preferably in Nursing.
• Previous experience in healthcare assistant or housekeeping is preferred.
• Experience with youths/adults with autism is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily needs and monitor well-being.
• Participate in activities with residents and ensure their safety.
• Clean shared spaces and follow sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Physical stamina

Supervisory skills

PC literate

Education

WPLN Level 3 or GCE O Level/ NITEC

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (70%):

- Assists the residents in their daily needs

- Deliver nutritionally balanced and appetising meals to resident clusters, adhering meticulously to established schedules

- Provide compassionate assistance to residents with non-medical tasks, such as adjusting pillows, offering water, and responding to other simple requests

- Approach all interactions with residents with utmost respect, dignity, and empathy, especially when dealing with sensitive matters

- Assist in monitoring resident well-being and promptly reporting any changes in condition to nursing staff

- Support residents with mobility and help facilitate participation in activities

- Participate and facilitate in both on-site and off-site activities, ensuring residents are engaged and safe during all events

- Responsible for the systematic collection of data related to residents’ progress, activities

participation, and overall well-being, ensuring accurate and timely documentation

- Coordinate with the healthcare team to implement care plans and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of residents’ needs

- Making sure residents’ clothes and bedding are washed, folded, and returned promptly. Alternatively, involve residents in the process as part of their regular housekeeping routine, if that’s preferred

Housekeeping (30%):

- Clean resident areas, shared spaces, and other parts of the area making sure to follow our established cleaning rules

- Make sure surfaces, fixtures, and equipment are germ-free and clean. Safely deal with laundry and cleaning products, following the right guidelines

- Keep the whole environment tidy and organised, from the inside to the outside. Quickly let the maintenance team know if anything needs fixing or attention

- Assist getting the spaces ready for events, activities, and help clean / sanitise it afterward

- Assist in the safety and security of the building

- Assist in Monitor visitor/Vendor movement into building, issuing passes, keying in to system visitor/vendor records.

- Basic technical knowledge of building systems

- Any other duties/projects as assigned from time to time

Job Specifications

- Minimum of WPLN Level 3 above, GCE O Level/ NITEC, preferably in Nursing

- Previous experience in healthcare assistant or housekeeping is preferred but not mandatory

- Candidate with supervisory skills will be of advantage

- Experience in direct handling of youths / adults (age 19 & above) with autism will be an advantage

- Experience in residential /special needs settings will be advantageous

- Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines.

- Physical stamina and ability to lift and move moderate weights

- PC literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

- Able to work in a fast pace 24/7 work environment

- Have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritise

- Compassionate and patient personality

- Require to perform shift duties

Working Hours

- Shift Work (No night shift)