Community Care Associate

About the role

A Community Care Associate is needed in Ang Mo Kio to provide companionship and basic care to residents, working as part of a self-managed team to create an environment that enhances their quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Provide companionship by listening to residents' wishes and concerns and keeping them comfortable
• Support residents' daily lives while respecting individual preferences
• Provide basic care in activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, diaper changing and showering
• Monitor health status and vital signs
• Perform tube feeding and nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding
• Perform basic wound care
• Assist in serving pre-packed medication and applying prescribed topical medication
• Perform and monitor individualised therapy interventions
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Certificate or training in healthcare support and the ITE Home Care programme
• Experience in household management and/or eldercare preferred
• Able to work 2 or 3 rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Able to work well in a team

Required skills

• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in MS Office