Community Care Associate

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
**NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health)** is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic.

Our purpose is to achieve health for life'; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

DESIGNATION : Community Care Associate (Daycare) (With Retention Bonus*)

RESPONSIBILITIES
At NTUC Health, 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. From essential care services to rehabilitation or planned group activities at Senior Day Care, our goal is to empower seniors to live with passion while keeping them comfortable and safe. If you are passionate about helping seniors live well and age well, join us

As a Community Care Associate, you are a vital member of a dedicated care team, ensuring that our seniors leave our centres happy and eager to return. Through our person-centered care model, you will promote seniors' independence and stimulate their cognitive and physical functions while attending to their care needs. With support and training from our team of professionals, you will continue to grow in your role. We are here to help you grow in your career and achieve your full potential in a nurturing and collaborative environment.

You will need to:

- Assist in serving pre-packed medication
- Assist in client health monitoring and assessment
- Aid in meal preparation and serving
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Initiate Care Plan (ICP)
- Provide dysphagia care and EatSafe protocol
- Support clients in distress including persons living with dementia
- Assist in the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) assessment
- Plan and conduct structured and interactive activities
- Perform basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Assist with Passive Range of Motion exercises (PROM)
- Implement and support individual therapy
- Perform escort duties and build rapport with clients and their family members
- Assist in cleaning and disinfecting tasks
- Participate in and support centre events

QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate in Healthcare or equivalent course or
- WPLN 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking) and WPLN 3 (Writing)
- Some experience in social service or the healthcare industry would be an advantage
- Facilitation skills and healthcare knowledge would be an advantage

OTHER INFORMATION
**You should**:

- Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Be empathetic and form positive relationships with seniors and caregivers
- Have strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Be proficient in Google Suite Applications

**Working hours**:

- Five-day work week (centre operating hours are from 7am to 7pm)
- The expected shift hours are from 7am to 4.30pm, 7.30am to 5pm, 8am to 5.30pm, 8.30am to 6pm, 9am to 6.30pm and 9.30am to 7pm (42.5 working hours per week)
- Terms and conditions apply