Activity and Care Associate - Singapore - Methodist Welfare Services

Methodist Welfare Services
Methodist Welfare Services
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Singapore

1 week ago

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Description

Job Function
Welfare & Programmes


Reference Number
MWS/32


Advertised
one month ago


Experience Required
2 to 4 years


Minimum Qualification
Nitec


Job description

Job purpose

  • To provide care and conduct activities and wellness programs for the elderly in a centerbased setting.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct activities for the elderly in that promotes health and wellness both onetoone and group setting
  • Supervise and assist elderly to participate in exercise programme safely
  • Provide assistance to elderly in basic hygiene needs, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility
  • Carry out simple assessment and documentation on a daily basis
  • Assist in monitoring of vital signs
  • Monitor elderly who needs the supervision for their medication consumption
  • Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of activity areas and equipment
  • Maintain the inventory of equipment used
  • Acts as effective member of the SCC team
  • Consult available therapist(s) to provide better care for the elderly
  • Supports and contributes to the development of the centre
  • Active continuing education and training
  • Any other duties assigned by the Centre Manager and/or Allied Health Professionals

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • HMI/ITE/WSQ related study in Healthcare Support
  • Experiences in working in other Intermediate long term care sector or relevant experiences working with the elderly or disabled is preferred

Working conditions

  • He/she must enjoy working with elderly clients with physical disabilities and/or dementia in centerbased setting
  • Able to multitask and work in a physical environment that is dynamic
  • Able to work with a team and adaptable to the potential need of change of job tasks
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills are required and the ability to converse in major dialects is an advantage

Physical requirements

  • Physically fit to assist in transfer and mobility of the elderly

Core Competencies

  • Able to interact effectively with the elderly
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good team player
  • Takes initiative
  • Effective time management *Infection control

Technical Competencies

  • Able to understand English, Chinese and simple dialects
  • Able to write in English
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic physical handling skills

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