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

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

Job summary

An organization focused on elderly care in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role to engage with seniors and provide companionship. The role includes establishing rapport, conducting meaningful activities based on individual preferences, and providing documentation on engagements. Candidates should have NITEC in Community Care & Social Services or equivalent, and the ability to communicate with Mandarin-speaking seniors. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Able to work either 3 full days or 4 to 5 half days on weekdays.
• On the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with residents through active listening.
• Provide daily engagements and companionship to residents.
• Carry out meaningful activities based on individual preferences.
• Document engagements and observations timely.
• Highlight residents’ concerns to the Medical Social Worker.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to communicate with seniors in Mandarin and/or Chinese dialects

Love working with 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.