Community Care Associate
3 days ago
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.
Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.
MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.
These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit
RESPONSIBILITIES
5 days work week, Monday to Friday
Working hours: 9 am to 6 pm
Able to travel around Singapore
The Community Care Associate (CCA) provides Home Based Therapy and Intervention and assistance to clients in their daily living and performs tasks according to the care plans developed by social service and/or healthcare professionals under Community Based Support Services (CSS).
CSS is the dynamic and nimble service delivery arm in MINDS that response to emerging needs of PWIDs and Caregivers in the community. Examples of services include Me Too Club, Homebased Care Services, Caregivers Support Services, Special Student Care Centres and Appropriate Adult Services to enhance integration and community living of caregivers and PWIDs in the community.
With the support of a team of Allied Health Professionals, the CCA maintains up-to-date documentation of clients' conditions and provides inputs for the development and review of care plans. He/She conducts activities for clients to promote independence, health, wellness, and quality of life and provides guidance to clients on personal and social skills, self-care and community living skills.
A caring, patient and responsible professional, the Community Care Associate works in various voluntary welfare organisations, communities and institutional settings.
Provide Client Training and Support
- Provide personal care assistance to clients in enhancing their daily and community living skills.
- Support Allied Health Professionals (AHP) in providing assistance to clients in managing their rehabilitative needs.
- Perform activities according to care/training plans.
- Provide inputs for development and review of care plans.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of clients' conditions and progress.
Maintain order, safety and cleanliness of the care environment
- Respond to unusual or challenging behaviours of clients.
- Recommend measures to mitigate risk to clients with support of (AHP).
- Follow advisories with regards to basic health, hygiene, and safety to provide a safe and healthy physical environment.
- Ensure Training Materials is maintained in a clean and working condition.
- Adopt proper documentation of incident reports.
- Apply technology effectively for work and teaching.
Conduct programmes and communicate effectively with caregivers.
- Conduct social, recreational and educational activities to promote independence, health, wellness, and quality of life.
- Communicate with caregivers and work collaboratively on training plans.
- Identify areas of improvements in programmes, activities and trainings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum ITE certification.
- Added advantage for those with experience in education/training of persons with intellectual disability / or multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Self-motivated and fully able to participate in on-site and off-site activities.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Basic First Aid
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD
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