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