Community Care Associate (Senior Day Care Centre)

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). • To maintain awareness of potential risks within the scope of work and contribute to a safe environment for residents, clients, staff, and visitors by adhering to organizational policies and procedures. 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. • 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 / Nursing Homes - Bukit Batok St 52 / Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 / 17 Woodlands Dr 17 WORK DAYS • Day Shift Works Monday to Friday