Healthcare Assistant, SANH-A

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks dedicated nursing aides to provide care and support to residents. Successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, ensuring personal hygiene, and assisting with daily activities, contributing to the overall well-being of residents. Qualifications include GCE N Level and WSQ certification in Healthcare Support.

Qualifications

• GCE N Level required.
• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) preferred.
• Experience in nursing care support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Comply with standard of nursing practice.
• Monitor and record residents’ vital signs.
• Assist with daily activities and ensure residents' comfort.

Skills

Caring

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GCE N Level

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)

ITC in Healthcare (Inpatient Nursing)

Job description

1. Comply with approved standard of nursing practice

2. Participate in activities to improve the quality of care

3. Attend to needs of the residents. Ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of the residents and reports residents’ need to the nurse

4. Check, monitor and record residents’ vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure

5. Ensure the comfort and good personal hygiene of the residents under her/his care, e.g. bed bath/shower bath, changing of clothes and bed sheets, keeping them clean and dry

6. Assist in the transfer and positioning of non-ambulant residents

7. Assist in the conduct of daily exercise for the residents

8. Assist in serving meals and drinks; and feeding residents

9. Maintain accurate documentation of care given

10. Assist the nurse in nursing care, e.g. caring for patients with urinary catheter

11. Accompany residents for their outing trips

12. Alert nurses to emergency situations

Additional Duties

13. Work with nurses to maintain a safe and clean environment in the nursing home

14. Carry out any other duties as assigned by nurses

Main Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

· GCE N Level

· WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)/ITC in Healthcare (Inpatient Nursing)

Singaporeans and permanent residents only