Resident Care Assistant (Part-Time basis on 2 years contract)

Society for The Aged Sick; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Singapore is looking for a compassionate individual to provide daily companionship and meaningful activities for seniors. The ideal candidate should have a NITEC in Community Care or equivalent, be able to communicate with mandarin and dialect-speaking residents, and possess good interpersonal skills. This is a part-time role requiring either 3 full days or 4 to 5 half days on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with mandarin and/or dialect-speaking seniors.
• Love working with seniors.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with residents through engagement.
• Provide daily companionship to at-risk residents.
• Highlight residents’ concerns to the Medical Social Worker.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to communicate with seniors

Compassionate towards seniors

Education

NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

ITE / GCE ‘O’ Levels

Job description

Job Description

• Establish rapport with residents through active listening and engagement using verbal and non-verbal communication in a non-judgmental manner.
• Provide daily engagements and companionship to residents who are at higher risk of isolation due to residents’ inability to participate in group activities.
• Carry out meaningful and enjoyable activities for residents, taking into consideration their individual wishes and preferences.
• Provide timely documentation on the engagements and observations.
• Highlight residents’ concerns to the Medical Social Worker (MSW), where necessary.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• NITEC in Community Care & Social Services / ITE / GCE ‘O’ Levels
• Able to communicate with seniors who are mandarin speaking and/or chinese dialect speaking
• Love working with seniors
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• On the job training will be provided
• This is a Part-Time position, candidate must be able to work either 3 full days or 4 to 5 half days on weekdays.