Programme Associate (Fun with Friends)* (2 Years Contract)

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a Community Care Associate to support seniors, particularly those with dementia. The role involves facilitating group activities, assisting with client care, and documentation. Candidates should possess a Nitec/Diploma in Healthcare, be empathetic, and proficient in English and Mandarin. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on delivering person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in social service or the healthcare industry is an advantage.
• Comfortable facilitating group sessions and programs.
• Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multi-modality group activities for seniors.
• Assist in activity planning and execution.
• Manage clients with dementia and monitor health status.
• Provide necessary assistance for transfers and mobility.
• Document client engagement post-session.
• Support staff or volunteers with the program.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Healthcare knowledge

Empathy

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Nitec / Diploma / Certificate in Healthcare

Tools

Google Suite Applications

MS Office

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic.

Our purpose is to achieve health for life'; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

For more information, please visit https://ntuchealth.sg or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

RESPONSIBILITIES

At NTUC Health, we believe in empowering seniors to stay physically strong and engaged, helping them live with passion and purpose. We support both active seniors and those who are frail, offering activities to maintain their independence and functional abilities so that they can enjoy more healthy years. If you are passionate about helping seniors live well and age well, join us!

As a Community Care Associate for our Fun with Friends Programme, you are a dedicated care team that delivers a person‑centred care model for our seniors, including persons with dementia. We aim to promote seniors’ independence and maintain their cognitive and physical functions through multi‑modality group programmes, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives.

With support and training from our team of professionals, you will continue to grow in your role. We are here to help you grow in your career and achieve your full potential in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

You will need to:

• Facilitate various multi‑modality group activities for persons with dementia as assigned by the programme executive; including exercise sessions, meal preparation groups, cognitive games, music and art‑related activities.
• Assist in activity planning and preparation to ensure the smooth execution of the group activities
• Manage clients with different mental, and physical conditions and behaviour of concerns relating to dementia and assist in the monitoring of client’s health status
• Assist in client’s care including providing necessary assistance for transfers, toileting and functional mobility
• Assist in administering assessments to clients and caregivers, perform data collection
• Perform timely documentation for the client post‑session
• Assist to provide timely updates to family/NOK of client’s engagement
• Support staff or volunteers relating to assist with running the programme
• Assist in inducting new community care associates and provide necessary guidance
• Assist in the procurement of activities materials, with approval sought from RO/Programme Executive
• Perform general housekeeping to the programme premise

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nitec / Diploma / Certificate in Healthcare or equivalent course
• Some experience in social service or the healthcare industry would be an advantage
• Facilitation skills and healthcare knowledge would be an advantage

OTHER INFORMATION

You should:

• Be comfortable in facilitating group sessions and programme
• Be empathetic and form positive relationships with persons with dementia and caregivers
• Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Be proficient in English and Mandarin. The ability to converse in dialects will be an added advantage.
• Be proficient in Google Suite Applications/MS Office

Working hours:

• Five‑day work week 8-5.30pm. Timing may vary according to programme needs
• Region‑wide- West, North and East region, but might be required to move around for role

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - NTUC Health