BROAD FUNCTION
- To facilitate and support all aspects of clients activity of daily living (ADLs), taking into consideration of individual preferences.
- To assist nurses or therapist to provide routine care for clients and to improve clients quality of life.
- To support planning and implementation of daily programme at the day care.
- To support any other non-clinical related tasks necessary for the daily operations of the day.
- To perform daily work duties according to department or organisation standard operating procedures (SOP).
CARE DELIVERY
- Meal and tea break preparation and serving.
- Assist client in oral feeding.
- Assist client in personal hygiene activities for example toileting, diaper changing, emptying urinary catheter / stoma bag, grooming and showering.
- Delivery of NGT/ PEG feeding.
- Perform medication assistance.
- Monitor, and record of temperature, pulse and blood pressure and report any abnormalities to staff nurse or therapist.
- Cognitive and behavioural monitoring and interventions.
- Simple wound care management under the supervision of staff nurse.
PROGRAMME PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Support implementation of organization-wide programmes (e.g. volunteer activities, fund raising activities)
- Contribute ideas and support implementation of site-specific programmes (e.g. daily day care activities, community outings) in collaboration with admin assistant and therapist.
INCIDENT REPORTING
- Report/ escalate any client or staff related adverse incidents (e.g. falls, injuries, pressure ulcers, medication errors)
- Support investigation of incidents
CAREGIVER, NEXT OF KIN (NOK) AND CLIENT SATISFACTION
- Escalate complaints or disputes from caregivers, NOK, clients, to Reporting Officer (RO).
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Responsible for housekeeping, maintaining, and cleaning equipment at Senior Care Centre (SCC).
- Purchase materials required for activities and submit claims for day-to-day purchases.
- Support inventory monitoring.
- Other duties as assigned by RO.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participates in relevant training programmes to acquire skills and knowledge that enhances work performance
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Minimum GCE O or N level.
- Relevant skills certificate from a recognized institution will be an advantage but not essential.
EXPERIENCE
- Working in a geriatric set up, long term care or nursing home set up will be an advantage but not necessary.
- Mature mid career individuals from any qualification level are welcome to apply.
- Able to multi task and work in a stressful environment.
- Able to maintain the honour, interest and dignity of the institution or organisation.
- Able to serve those clients in need, regardless of race, nationality, religious or social status.
- Compassionate and able to relate well with the sick patients of the organisation.
- Caring, understanding, patient, empathetic and a good team player.
- Cooperate with all colleagues towards the total health care of the community.
WORK LOCATION
- Ren Ci Community Hospital - 71 Irrawaddy Road /
- Ren Ci Nursing Home - 10 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 567727
WORK DAYS
- Day Shift Works Monday to Friday
