The role of the CommunityCare Associate is based in our Silver Lifestyle Clubs (Day Care Centre) located at Yishun.
Roles and Responsibilties:
1. Personal and Psychosocial Care
- Provide 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.
2. Nursing Support
- Monitor health status (vital signs, glucose level and oxygen saturation) and escalate to Center Supervisors/ Nurse Manager.
- Assist to serve medication/ pre-packed medication and apply prescribed topical medication as instructed by Supervisor/ Manager.
3. Senior Engagement
- Plan, and conduct activities suitable for seniors taking into consideration of their preferences and interests.
- Observe seniors engagement during sessions and feedback on seniors response and progress.
4. 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 seniors participation in various engagement activities.
Job Requirements:
- Willingness and Patience in serving the elderly client
- Prior experience in caregiving duties in Hospitals Nursing Homes or individual parents would be advantageous
- Candidate with no relevant experience or keen to have a career switch would be considered
- Training will be provided
