Nursing Aide

PERTAPIS Education and Welfare Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated care worker to support the health and welfare of residents. Responsibilities include attending to residents' medical needs, assisting in assessments, and facilitating social activities. The ideal candidate has relevant nursing qualifications and experience in a similar role. This position requires a flexible schedule including rotating shifts to accommodate residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Nitec in nursing or similar qualifications required.
• Relevant experience in a similar field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend to general health and care of all residents.
• Assist in Resident Assessment Form (RAF) and update medical records.
• Support social and outdoor activities for residents.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

Nitec in nursing or relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Attend to general health and care of all residents
• Assist the Social Worker in performing Resident Assessment Form (RAF) for potential residents into the HOME
• Update colleagues on residents’ medical and nursing matters
• Advise Head of Home and Deputy Head of Home on admission of potential residents and discharge of residents from medical and nursing viewpoints
• To conduct RAF for residents every six months or upon request from Head of Home
• Accompany residents to clinics and hospitals
• To update colleagues of residents’ upcoming or rescheduled medical appointments
• Required to be on ‘standby’ for emergency and crisis of residents
• To conduct and document weekly hypo count tests for residents
• Update residents’ medical records regularly
• Top up residents’ medication when necessary, and to prepare medication when residents go on ‘home leave’
• Assist in social and outdoor activities, when necessary
• To ensure that residents are medically compliant
• Support all PERTAPIS programmes and activities and perform any other duties assigned by the management as and when required
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Head of Home, CEO and higher management

Job Requirements

• Nitec in nursing or relevant qualifications
• Relevant experience in similar field

Work Schedule

• 6 days work week (3 rotating shift including weekends/Public Holiday)

Work Location

• Senior Citizens Fellowship Home: Blk 222 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh 8, #01-693 /707/711, Singapore 310222
• PERTAPIS Halfway House: 50 Lor 34 Geylang, Singapore 398239 (Catered to Male residents)

Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.