Healthcare Attendant (Daycare)

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport provided at MRT

Bonuses possible

5 days work week

Job summary

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Patient Care/Healthcare Assistant for a leading healthcare provider near Marymount MRT. You will support the Registered Nurse and assist patients with daily activities, mobility, feeding and basic data entry in a compassionate, safe environment.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years’ experience in patient care, GCE N Level or Healthcare certificate, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm; on-call weekends/PH.

Qualifications

• GCE N Level or healthcare certificate required.
• At least 2 years of experience as Patient Care/Healthcare Assistant.
• Demonstrates empathy, responsibility and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients under nurse supervision to ensure safety.
• Attend to self-care needs including hygiene, feeding and mobility.
• Support transfer, ambulation and escort patients as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCE N Level / Healthcare certificate

Job description

• Leading Healthcare Provider!

• 5 days work week (on call on weekends/PH) / Near Marymount MRT / Transport provided at MRT

• Prior exp with Oncology / Palliative Care is advantageous!

Our client is a leading Healthcare provider

Responsibilities

• Keep active measures to ensure the safety of patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse as required.

• Actively attend to the patients’ self-care needs including elimination, nail and oral hygiene maintenance.

• Assist with mobility needs of patients as well as transfer and mobilise the patient as required.

• Assist as van escort helping patients to and from.

• Measure and record patient's weight, temperature and blood pressure as required.

• Look after the patient's dietary and feeding requirements, including taking meal order, serving meal and drinks, as well as assist with the feeding of patient if patient unable to do so.

• Be responsible for food pantry including the safe storing of food items, checking on stock level and ensuring the quality of food for safe consumption.

• Upholds standards in infection control by means of standard precautions, hand hygiene, proper waste disposal and isolation practices.

• Assist with administrative duties such as data entry and filing of documents etc.

• Assist with filing of documents.

• Report occurrences and patient observations to the Registered Nurse promptly.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation at all times.

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion in matters involving patient care.

• Maintain a conducive and safe patient care environment.

• Undertake to keep oneself well informed of the updated industry guidelines and develop new skills that are necessary for the job.

• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurse, or Day Care Manager.

Requirements

• GCE N Level or Certificate in Health Care Assistant or equivalent

• At least 2 years of working experience as a Patient Care/Healthcare Assistant.

• Passion to serve.

• Processes strong sense of responsibility for safety, patient, considerate and courteous towards patients

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Other Information

• Working Days/Hours: Mon to Fri (8am to 5pm)

• Location: Near Marymount MRT (Transport provided at MRT)

• Up to S$3K Basic+allowances+bonuses!