Nursing Aide

Metta Welfare Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metta Welfare Association in Singapore seeks a Nursing Aide to support daily care for residents aged 18–55 with intellectual disabilities, assist with medical routines, and maintain a safe, comfortable living environment. You will dispense medications, monitor health, assist with bathing and dressing, supervise aides, and participate in therapies and activities.

The role requires 1–3 years of nursing care experience, a nursing certificate or diploma, and a willingness to work 3 rotating shifts,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of nursing care experience (special needs experience preferred).
• Certificate/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Able to commit to 3 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Caring, responsible, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Service-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication and assist with dressing wounds
• Conduct routine checks for hypertension and diabetes
• Maintain residents’ personal hygiene and grooming
• Supervise Health Attendants and assist with ADLs
• Monitor eating habits and provide feeding/toilet training when needed
• Coordinate and accompany clients for medical appointments
• Support physiotherapy routines and daily exercises
• Facilitate activity programmes (e.g. art & craft)
• Observe and report behavioural concerns to supervisors
• Respond to emergencies and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing care experience

Shift work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Service-oriented

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Aide – Metta Home for the Disabled

About Us
Metta Home for the Disabled and Metta Home Day Activity Centre (慈光乐陶苑及智障日间活动中心) provide long-term residential and day care services for adults aged 18–55 with intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to equip them with essential life skills, enhance independence, and support social integration through holistic and compassionate care.

Your Role
As a Nursing Aide, you will support daily care needs, assist with medical routines, and help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Support

• Dispense medication and assist with dressing wounds

• Conduct routine checks for hypertension and diabetes

• Maintain residents’ personal hygiene and grooming

• Supervise Health Attendants and assist with ADLs

• Monitor eating habits and provide feeding/toilet training when needed

Medical & Activity Support

• Coordinate and accompany clients for medical appointments

• Support physiotherapy routines and daily exercises

• Facilitate activity programmes (e.g. art & craft)

• Observe and report behavioural concerns to supervisors

• Respond to emergencies and perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years of nursing care experience (special needs experience preferred)

• Certificate/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

• Able to commit to 3 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays

• Caring, responsible, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

• Service-oriented with strong communication skills

Join us in making a difference—one life at a time.