Senior/ Care Support Associate

Sengkang General Hospital Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sengkang General Hospital Pte. Ltd. is seeking an attentive team member to support nursing staff in delivering safe patient care and maintaining a clean ward environment.

The role involves assisting with admissions and discharges, basic hygiene, mobility support, vitals and specimen collection, and ward administration to ensure smooth operations for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ Level; WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Nursing) is 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 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work

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 canulation 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.