Care Associate* (Senior Day Care)

Job Description

At NTUC Health, we believe in empowering seniors to stay physically strong and engaged, helping them live with passion and purpose. We support both active seniors and those who are frail, offering activities to maintain their independence and functional abilities so that they can enjoy more healthy years. If you are passionate about helping seniors live well and age well, join us!

As a Care Associate, you will be part of an integrated care team that delivers a person-centered care model for our seniors, including persons with dementia. We aim to promote seniors independence and maintain their cognitive and physical functions, through targeted programmes and personalised care plans, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives.

You will need to:

• Perform activities for daily living (ADLs), including assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, diaper changing, and feeding
• Monitor seniors medical and health conditions
• Facilitate small group activities and exercises catered to the seniors interests
• Engage seniors, including those with dementia, in meaningful and stimulating activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Perform general housekeeping to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the centres
• Escort and assist seniors during transportation to and from the care centre ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey

Qualifications

You should:

• Possess a certificate or relevant training in healthcare
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Be passionate about community service and committed to a service-oriented approach
• Have a caring, empathetic, and patient personality to form positive relationships with seniors and caregivers
• Possess computer literacy, and proficiency in Google Suite applications will be an added advantage