Care Assistant [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)]
Job Description
- Assists the residents in their daily needs including bathing, serving meals etc
- Assists the residents to maintain good hygiene including regular shower, nails/hair cutting, change of clothes, bedsheets, etc according to schedule
- Participates and facilitate in both on and off-site activities with the residents
- Support therapists/ psychologist with interventions for residents
- Accompanies residents for medical appointments
- Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of resident’s environment
- Assists in cleaning and maintenance of general areas
- Maintain accurate documentation of care given
- Provide training/ guidance to residents with daily living skills (e.g. sweep floor, clean tables etc)
- Responsible for data collection of residents’ progress
- Any other duties/projects as assigned from time to time
Job Specifications
- Minimum of WPLN Level 3 above, GCE O Level/ NITEC, preferably in Nursing
- Candidate with supervisory skills will be of advantage
- Experience in direct handling of youths / adults (age 19 & above) with autism will be an advantage
- Experience in residential /special needs settings will be advantageous.
- PC literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Able to work in a fast pace 24/7 work environment
- Have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritise
- Compassionate and patient personality
- Require to perform shift duties
Working Hours
- Shift Work