Healthcare Assistant (Home & Community Care)

FULLERTON HEALTHCARE GROUP PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; Remote; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

FULLERTON HEALTHCARE GROUP PTE. LIMITED in Singapore seeks caring Healthcare Assistants to join our Home & Community Care team. You will support seniors and clients in their homes or community settings with daily activities, personal care, and basic health monitoring.

You will play an important role in helping clients live safely, comfortably, and independently while maintaining their dignity and well-being, with training provided and opportunities to grow within our healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education preferred.
• Caring and positive attitude towards seniors.
• Comfortable with personal care and daily living activities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in healthcare or caregiving is an advantage.
• Training will be provided for care procedures.
• Completion of WSQ Healthcare certificates or ITE Home Care programme

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication reminders or support as guided by the care team.
• Monitor and record basic vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and weight.
• Observe and report changes in clients' condition to the supervising nurse or care team.
• Provide basic care procedures as trained and assigned.
• Bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Feeding and meal assistance.
• Toileting and continence care.
• Assisting clients with moving, transferring, walking, and other mobility needs.
• Supporting clients to maintain their comfort and independence.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Support simple cognitive and recreational activities.
• Provide respite support and supervision when required.
• Assist clients with simple exercises and activities as instructed by therapists or nurses.
• Follow care plans and instructions from the supervising nurse or care supervisor.
• Document care activities accurately using digital systems.
• Follow infection control, workplace safety, and care procedures.
• Report incidents, concerns, or changes in clients' condition promptly.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Secondary education

WSQ Healthcare certificates or ITE Home Care programme

Job description

Work Arrangement

Home-visit / community-based role

Up to 44 hours per week / 5-5.5-day work week subject to operational needs, may require support on weekend and/or public holiday

Job Overview

We are looking for caring and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our Home & Community Care team. In this role, you will support seniors and clients in their homes or community settings with daily activities, personal care, and basic health monitoring.

You will play an important role in helping clients live safely, comfortably, and independently while maintaining their dignity and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Care Support

• Assist with medication reminders or medication support as guided by the care team


• Monitor and record basic vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and weight


• Observe and report any changes in clients' condition to the supervising nurse or care team


• Provide basic care procedures as trained and assigned


• Bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene


• Feeding and meal assistance


• Toileting and continence care


• Changing clothes, bed linen, and care-related items when required


• Assisting clients with moving, transferring, walking, and other mobility needs


• Supporting clients to maintain their comfort and independence

Social & Emotional Support

• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities


• Support simple cognitive and recreational activities


• Provide respite support and supervision when required

Rehabilitation Support

• Assist clients with simple exercises and activities as instructed by therapists or nurses

Care Documentation & Safety

• Follow care plans and instructions from the supervising nurse or care supervisor


• Document care activities accurately using digital systems


• Follow infection control, workplace safety, and care procedures


• Report incidents, concerns, or changes in clients' condition promptly

Requirements

• Minimum secondary education preferred


• Possess a caring and positive attitude towards seniors and clients


• Comfortable providing personal care and assisting with daily living activities


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Relevant healthcare or caregiving experience is an advantage


• Training will be provided for care procedures required for the role


• Completed one of the following accredited courses: WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care), WSQ Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or ITE Approved Training Centre Healthcare (Home Care) Programme