Community Care Associate; Telok Blangah

As a Community Care Associate, you play an important role to improve the lives of our elderly, allowing them to age meaningful and gracefully. You will also be expected to provide direct personal care to elders and assist them with tasks when needed in line with our philosophy of care.

• Assist elderly in basic activities of daily living (BADL), including assistance with personal hygiene and transfers.
• Identify care needs of seniors such as dietic needs and other areas relating to well-being of elders.
• Monitor health status of clients (vital signs, glucose level and oxygen saturation) and escalate to Supervisor or Manager when required.
• Assist in serving medication, pre-packed medication and apply prescribed topical medication as instructed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Plan and conduct activities suitable for seniors taking into consideration their preferences and interests.
• Observe seniors’ engagement during sessions and provide feedback on seniors’ responses and progress.
• Ensure environmental safety and hygiene of the centre, including carrying out the necessary cleaning and disinfection along with looking out for hazards.
• Able to do basic documentation of seniors’ participation in various engagement activities.

• Minimum Higher Nitec qualifications.
• Possesses willingness and patience in serving the elders.
• Prior experience in caregiving duties in Hospitals;
  Nursing Homes or individual parents would be advantageous.
• Team player with strong communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates who are keen on a career switch would be considered.
• Singaporeans and local PRs preferred.