Hougang - Day Care Assistant

The Lentor Residence Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lentor Residence Pte Ltd is seeking an elderly care assistant for our Lentor Health Nursing Home (Hougang). The role is a day shift, 44 hours per week, with training provided to newcomers. You will support residents with meals, daily activities, and basic exercises, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

No prior eldercare experience is required; training is provided. Singaporean/PR candidates who can communicate with Chinese-speaking elderly are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Singaporean / PR status required.
• Basic English at minimum level.
• Able to communicate with Chinese-speaking elderly.
• No experience required; training provided.
• Prior eldercare experience is an advantage.
• Physically fit to push wheelchair and assist transfers.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate and respectful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, serve meals and assist clients with oral feeding.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of pantry and equipment.
• Conduct morning orientation to clients.
• Assist in outing activities and community engagements.
• Plan, conduct and facilitate daily activities and basic exercise sessions.
• Coordinate with volunteers to conduct activities effectively.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately.
• Observe clients’ conditions and document observations promptly.
• Assist with outings and community engagements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment for all clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Chinese-speaking communication

Education

Primary education with Basic English

Job description

Looking for opportunity to serve the elderly in community care setting?

Training provided!

Work schedule

Day Shift

Mon to Fri, 44 work hours per week

Job Description:

1.Prepare food, serve meals, and assist clients with oral feeding.

2. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the pantry area and related equipment.

3.Conduct morning orientation to clients.

4. Assist in outing activities and community engagements.

5.Plan, conduct and facilitate daily activities and basic exercise sessions with clients.

6. Coordinate with volunteers to conduct activities effectively.

7. Monitor and record vital signs accurately.

8. Observe clients’ conditions and document observations in a timely and proper manner.

9. Assisting outing activities and community engagements.

10. Maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment for all clients

Requirement:

• Singaporean / PR
• Minimum Primary education with Basic English
• Able to communicate with Chinese Speaking elderly
• No experience required; training provided
• Prior experience in eldercare will be an advantage
• Physically fit - able to push wheelchair and assist with transferring of elderly
• Good team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, compassionate and respectful
• Enjoys helping elderly people

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This position is for Lentor Health Nursing Home (Hougang).