Nursing Aide

Blue Cross Charitable Institution; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Charitable Institution seeks a dedicated Nursing Aide to support registered and enrolled nurses in delivering compassionate care to residents with mental health conditions in a psychiatric welfare home. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and resident well-being.

You will assist with hygiene, monitor health, help with meals, take vital signs, and document care, while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment and supporting residents’ daily activities and outings under

Qualifications

• Assist with basic nursing tasks under supervision as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal hygiene care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming residents.
• Monitoring residents' physical and mental health, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing staff.
• Assisting with feeding and hydration needs of residents, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and fluids.
• Providing basic first-aid and taking vital signs as directed by the nursing staff.
• Helping to maintain a clean and sanitized environment in the residents' living areas and common spaces.
• Assisting with recreational activities and social interaction for residents.
• Following established safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
• Documenting care provided in residents' medical records as directed by the nursing staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse, which may include: Escorting residents to appointments or outings, assisting with medication administration under supervision and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Job description

Summary:

The Nursing Aide provides support and assistance to registered and enrolled nurses in the delivery of nursing care to residents with mental health conditions in a psychiatric welfare home setting. They play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the residents while ensuring their well-being and basic needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal hygiene care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming residents.
• Monitoring residents' physical and mental health, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing staff.
• Assisting with feeding and hydration needs of residents, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and fluids.
• Providing basic first-aid and taking vital signs as directed by the nursing staff.
• Helping to maintain a clean and sanitized environment in the residents' living areas and common spaces.
• Assisting with recreational activities and social interaction for residents.
• Following established safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
• Documenting care provided in residents' medical records as directed by the nursing staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse, which may include: Escorting residents to appointments or outings, assisting with medication administration under supervision and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.