COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients emotional well-being and healthcare needs.Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform basic screening and assessment of clients e.g. fall risk.
- Provide direct nursing care to all clients with special attention to those with general and enhanced dementia.
- Perform basic patient care procedures e.g. taking of vital signs, weight and height etc. under the direction of trained nurses.
- Attend to patient's needs in their activities of daily livings like feeding, showering, toileting, positioning, lifting and transferring, elimination e.g. diapers changing.
- Assist with safe reminders of medications and accurate documentation.
- Assist supervisor in providing emotional and social support to the clients.
- Assist in meals setup for clients and safe preparation of food under supervision.
- Monitor diet/fluid intake when instructed.
- Report any change in client's condition to the trained nurses.
- Assist in medical emergency situations.
- Adhere and implement infection control measures.
- Perform general housekeeping duties such as disposal of waste and decontamination activities etc. Maintain overall tidiness and cleanliness of the work environment.
- Maintain a safe environment and take measures to prevent fall.
- Perform inventory count of equipment and in topping up of supplies.
- Perform appropriate clinical related documentation in a timely manner.
- Observe confidentiality and privacy of the client in compliance with PDPA and institution policy.
- Escort clients between centre or to other destinations or for outings with or without transport whenever requires.
- Assist the Team in managing adverse situations, handling of complaints and service recovery.
- Provides cross coverage to colleagues or deployment to other centre/s when need arises.
QUALIFICATIONS- WSQ Higher Certificate/ Advanced Certificate/ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)
- Preferably has a BCLS or a First Aid Certificate
- Reliable, observant, helpful and possess a positive attitude.
- Patience and enjoys working with clients with dementia, as well as their families.
- Willing to work staggered shifts according to Centre operating hours and overtime when requires.
OTHER INFORMATIONWe are always on the lookout for people who care. People who have compassion for others and who understand the pivotal role home healthcare providers play in an ageing society like ours.
You'll make a difference in many lives, and while challenging, the job offers a sense of personal fulfilment like no others.
Embark on a meaningful career with HNF today!
If you have what it takes, we love to hear from you!
Kindly ensure that your NRIC no. is not stated in the resume.
Work Location: Hougang / Buangkok
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Home Nursing Foundation
