| Company Name | NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd |
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| Company UEN | S92CS0208D |
As a Community Care Associate, you contribute directly to our seniors' everyday happiness and quality of life. You are an integral part of a motivated care team that ensures our seniors leave our centres happy and look forward to returning everyday. You do this through our person-centred care model that encourages our seniors' independence and stimulates their cognitive and physical functions, whilst also looking after their care needs. You will continue to grow in your role with support and training from our dedicated team of professionals. You will assist in the day-to-day operations of the centre by carrying out the following duties: Clinical Skills Assist in serving & witness pre-packed medication / apply to prescribe a topical medication Assist in client health monitoring & assessment Assist in the implementation of an Initiate Care Plan (ICP) Monitor & provide feedback on ICP activities Provide Dysphagia care & Eatsafe protocol Support client on distressed Functional Skills Assist in Modified Barthel Index (MBI) assessment Plan & conduct activities Conduct structured and interactive activities Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assist with Passive Range of motion exercises (PROM) Assist with and implement individual therapy Operational Skills Perform escort duties & build rapport with residents and their family members Response to service challenges Manage workplace challenges with resilience (relationship & emotional support)
This is a new role which encompasses nursing and therapy support duties for Care Associates, training will be provided. Essential duties and responsibilities: Support senior for basic activities of daily living (BADL), including assistance with personal hygiene seniors mobility and transfers, toileting, diaper changing and showering as well as monitoring health status and vital signs of seniors. Curate and facillitate programmes catered to seniors (e.g. activities could include baking, art and craft, exercise and cognitively stimulating games), including seniors with dementia and mental health issues. Supervise and and assist elderly when practicing exercises and functional activities, carry out duties / procedures as assigned by nurses,perform general housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and assist in mobility assessments. Perform Nasogastric (NGT) tube feeding for seniors, administer subcutaneous insulin injections, perform Basic Wound care (Stage 1) , serve pre-packed medication, assist with eye-drops and apply prescribed topical medication as instructed by nursing staff.
| Job Title | Community Care Associate (DC) |
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| Salary | SGD1,800.00 - 2,500.00 |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Working Experience | 0 Years |