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Community Care Associate

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Job Location : Blk 10 Eunos Crescent

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Personal and Psychosocial Care

  • Provides support to seniors in basic activities of daily living (BADL), including assistance with personal hygiene and transfer.

  • Identify care needs of seniors such as dietic needs and other areas relating to well-being of elders.

  • Nursing Support

  • Attend to basic nursing and general care needs of clients

  • Monitor health status (vital signs, glucose level and oxygen saturation) and escalate to Centre Supervisors/ Nurse Manager.

  • Perform tube feeding / Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding for seniors

  • Perform basic wound care

  • Assist to serve medication/ pre-packed medication and apply prescribed topical medication as instructed by Supervisor/ Manager.

  • Rehab Care

  • Assist Physiotherapist/ Occupational therapist in clients prescribed therapy.

  • Assist to manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.

  • Assist to restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, optimal wellness and fitness movement.

  • Assist in client ambulation movement within the centre and during transferring to and from transport vehicle.

  • Senior Engagement

  • Plan, and conduct activities suitable for seniors taking into consideration of their preferences and interests

  • Observe senior’ engagement during sessions and feedback on senior’s response and progress.

  • Work with the therapists on implementation of new activities

  • Provide support and involve in the planning and coordination of Active Ageing Programmes

  • Administration and Operations

  • Always ensure environmental safety and hygiene of the centre including carrying out the necessary cleaning and disinfection and looking out for hazards

  • Able to do basic documentation of senior’s participation in various engagement activities.

Requirements:

  • Experience in ILTC sector is an advantage

  • Possess a valid class 3 driving license

  • GCE ‘N’ Level and above

  • Therapist assistant cert would be an added advantage


Summary of role requirements:
  • Looking for candidates available to work:
    • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
    • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
    • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
    • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
    • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
  • Working rights required for this role
  • Expected start date for role: 31 January 2025
  • Expected salary: $1,900 - $2,300 per month