Care Associate (Sheltered Home)

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure healthcare and daily living needs of residents in the Home are well taken care of to promote independent living of residents and to enhance their overall quality of life.
• Provide person-centric care to residents through basic nursing care procedures under the direction of Staff Nurse (SN) and/or Enrolled Nurse (EN), and supporting residents’ general well-being and living conditions.
• Provide basic physiological monitoring of residents on a monthly basis and report any health issues to SN/EN for follow-up.
• Conduct daily vital signs monitoring for all residents and ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Assist residents in their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living to maximise their independent living skills.
• Perform medication packing, under the supervision of SN/EN, and medication reminders for residents with higher care needs.
• Respond timely to alert alarms, medical emergencies or crisis situations to provide first aid and activate the Police and/or Emergency Medical Services.
• Carry out night shift duties on rotational basis to ensure emergency situations of residents are attended to.
• Conduct night roll call during night shift duty to check for the safe return of all residents back to the Home.
• Conduct routine checks to maintain the general upkeep, cleanliness, and prevention of hoarding in resident units.
• Escort residents to hospitals and polyclinics for medical appointments whenever necessary.
• Assist with general upkeep duties to support in the care of residents, such as preparation of meals and laundry.
• Protect residents’ confidentiality by adhering strictly to organisational Personal Data Protection Policy and national Personal Protection Data Act (PDPA) and regulations.
• Adhere to organisational and service Standard Operating Procedures and service requirements at all times.
• Work with the Social Work and Programmes teams to plan and conduct social and/or educational activities to promote residents’ independence, health wellness and acquisition of social skills.

Requirements

• Minimum Secondary Education
• Able to read, write and speak basic English
• Able to stay-in and perform night shifts on rotational basis
• Passionate to help the elderly
• Able to work independently
• Attention to details
• Background knowledge on nursing care and/or basic first aid will be an advantage