Community Care Associate

Job Location : Blk 10 Eunos Crescent, Muhammadiyah Health & Day Care Centre JOB DESCRIPTION Personal and Psychosocial Care Provides support to seniors in basic activities of daily living (BADL), including assistance with personal hygiene and transfer. Identify care needs of seniors such as dietic needs and other areas relating to well-being of elders. Nursing Support Attend to basic nursing and general care needs of clients Monitor health status (vital signs, glucose level and oxygen saturation) and escalate to Centre Supervisors/ Nurse Manager. Perform tube feeding / Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding for seniors Perform basic wound care Assist to serve medication/ pre-packed medication and apply prescribed topical medication as instructed by Supervisor/ Manager. Rehab Care Assist Physiotherapist/ Occupational therapist in clients prescribed therapy. Assist to manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. Assist to restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, optimal wellness and fitness movement. Assist in client ambulation movement within the centre and during transferring to and from transport vehicle. Senior Engagement Plan, and conduct activities suitable for seniors taking into consideration of their preferences and interests Observe senior’ engagement during sessions and feedback on senior’s response and progress. Work with the therapists on implementation of new activities Provide support and involve in the planning and coordination of Active Ageing Programmes Administration and Operations Always ensure environmental safety and hygiene of the centre including carrying out the necessary cleaning and disinfection and looking out for hazards Able to do basic documentation of senior’s participation in various engagement activities. REQUIREMENTS Experiences: Experience in ILTC sector is an advantage Therapist assistant cert would be an added advantage Qualifications: GCE ‘N’ Level and above