Home Care Aide

Fusion Care Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Full-time, part-time and ad hoc roles

Supportive team environment

Experience in geriatric/home-basedcare

Meaningful community service

Job summary

Fusion Care Pte Ltd is hiring Home Care Aides to provide compassionate, safe and dignified in-home care for elderly and disabled clients across Singapore. You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship and basic health monitoring, while promoting independence in a home setting.

The role welcomes individuals who can travel to clients’ homes, work flexible shifts including weekends and public holidays, and collaborate with supervising nurses and care coordinators to maintain

Qualifications

• Basic infection prevention knowledge.
• Understanding of safe patient handling.
• Ability to monitor clients’ condition and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
• Provide feeding assistance and monitor intake.
• Support mobility, transfers and use of mobility aids.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Observe health status and report concerns to caregivers.
• Perform light household tasks related to care.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and ensure safety during travel.
• Maintain accurate care records when required.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Good communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Travel to clients’ homes

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Healthcare-related certificate (preferred)

WSQ Healthcare Support (advantage)

Job description

Job Overview

Fusion Care is seeking compassionate, responsible and dedicated Home Care Aides (HCAs) to provide quality personal care and daily living assistance to elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and clients with special care needs in their homes.

The Home Care Aide plays an important role in supporting clients' comfort, safety, dignity and overall well-being while promoting independence and improving their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personal Care Assistance

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, grooming, dressing and toileting.

• Provide diaper changing and incontinence care.

• Assist with oral hygiene and personal cleanliness.

• Support safe transfers, positioning and mobility.

• Assist bedridden clients with regular turning and repositioning to reduce the risk of pressure injuries.

2. Feeding and Nutritional Support

• Assist clients with meals and oral feeding.

• Monitor food and fluid intake when required.

• Provide feeding assistance according to individual care plans.

• Observe and report swallowing difficulties, poor appetite or feeding concerns.

3. Mobility and Physical Assistance

• Assist clients with walking and safe mobilisation.

• Support the use of mobility aids such as walking frames and wheelchairs.

• Accompany clients for simple exercises and daily activities as instructed.

• Implement fall prevention and safety measures.

4. Companionship and Emotional Support

• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.

• Engage clients in meaningful activities such as conversation, reading, games and simple cognitive stimulation.

• Encourage social interaction and participation in daily routines.

• Support clients with dementia through appropriate communication and engagement.

5. Basic Health Monitoring and Observation

• Observe clients' general physical and emotional condition.

• Assist with basic vital signs monitoring, where trained and authorised.

• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications according to the care plan, without independently administering medication unless appropriately trained and authorised.

• Report any changes in clients' conditions promptly to the supervising nurse or care coordinator.

6. Light Household Assistance

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the client's immediate care environment.

• Assist with changing bedsheets and organising personal belongings.

• Perform light housekeeping related to the client's care.

• Assist with simple meal preparation when required.

7. Medical Appointments and Escort Services

• Accompany clients to medical appointments, therapy sessions and routine outings.

• Assist with wheelchair mobility and safe transportation.

• Ensure clients' comfort and safety throughout the journey.

• Communicate relevant information to family members or the care coordinator.

8. Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate records of care activities when required.

• Report incidents, falls, injuries or unusual observations promptly.

• Communicate professionally with clients, family members, nurses and the Fusion Care team.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of clients' personal and medical information.

Job Requirements

• Minimum secondary education or equivalent.

• Certificate in Healthcare Support, Caregiving, Nursing Aide or relevant healthcare training is preferred.

• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

• Prior experience in home care, nursing homes, hospitals or community care settings is preferred.

• Candidates with relevant caregiving experience are welcome to apply.

• Basic understanding of infection prevention, personal hygiene and safe patient handling.

• Able to assist clients with mobility and physical care tasks safely.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently in a home care environment.

• Willing to travel to different clients' homes across Singapore.

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient and caring.

• Responsible, reliable and punctual.

• Respectful of clients' dignity, privacy and cultural preferences.

• Observant and attentive to clients' needs.

• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

• Passionate about providing quality home care.

Scope of Practice

Home Care Aides must perform duties within their training, competency and authorised scope of practice.

Invasive nursing procedures, medication administration and other clinical interventions must only be performed by appropriately qualified and authorised healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for full-time, part-time and ad hoc assignments.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunities to gain experience in geriatric and home-based care.

• Meaningful work supporting clients and families in the community.