Senior/ Care Support Associate

Sengkang General Hospital Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to support the nursing team by assisting with patient care activities and maintaining a clean environment. The role involves tasks like admitting and discharging patients, providing hygiene care, measuring vital signs, and performing clinical procedures. Candidates should possess a minimum GCE 'N' Level and show strong communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential, including shifts on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ Level qualification is required.
• Candidates with WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) will be preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Provide basic hygiene care for patients.
• Support patient mobility and perform clinical tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Handle ward reception duties and perform administrative tasks.
• Perform administrative tasks like managing medical records and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

GCE 'N' Level

WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing)

Job description

You will support the nursing team in delivering safe and quality care to patients by assisting with patient care activities, ward housekeeping, and administrative duties. You will also play a key role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and visitors, while supporting the smooth operations of the ward.

Your job includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, including orientating them to the ward environment.
• Provide basic hygiene care such as bathing, oral care, toileting, and feeding.
• Support patient mobility and positioning, including ambulation and transfer assistance.
• Perform clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and specimen collection and assist in procedures such as wound dressing, oxygen therapy, oro‑pharyngeal suctioning and IV cannulation and venepuncture.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards in patient areas and ward facilities.
• Update bed census, manage bed assignments, and support discharge processes.
• Handle ward reception duties, including attending to patient and visitor enquiries.
• Perform administrative tasks such as managing medical records, appointment scheduling, and inventory tracking.
• Support portering, despatch, and housekeeping duties to ensure smooth ward operations.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ Level. Candidates with WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and perform rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.