Healthcare Assistant cum Housekeeping [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)]

Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (70%):

• Assists the residents in their daily needs

• Deliver nutritionally balanced and appetising meals to resident clusters, adhering meticulously to established schedules

• Provide compassionate assistance to residents with non-medical tasks, such as adjusting pillows, offering water, and responding to other simple requests

• Approach all interactions with residents with utmost respect, dignity, and empathy, especially when dealing with sensitive matters

• Assist in monitoring resident well-being and promptly reporting any changes in condition to nursing staff

• Support residents with mobility and help facilitate participation in activities

• Participate and facilitate in both on-site and off-site activities, ensuring residents are engaged and safe during all events

• Responsible for the systematic collection of data related to residents’ progress, activities

participation, and overall well-being, ensuring accurate and timely documentation

• Coordinate with the healthcare team to implement care plans and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of residents’ needs

• Making sure residents’ clothes and bedding are washed, folded, and returned promptly. Alternatively, involve residents in the process as part of their regular housekeeping routine, if that’s preferred

Housekeeping (30%):

• Clean resident areas, shared spaces, and other parts of the area making sure to follow our established cleaning rules

• Make sure surfaces, fixtures, and equipment are germ-free and clean. Safely deal with laundry and cleaning products, following the right guidelines

• Keep the whole environment tidy and organised, from the inside to the outside. Quickly let the maintenance team know if anything needs fixing or attention

• Assist getting the spaces ready for events, activities, and help clean / sanitise it afterward

• Assist in the safety and security of the building

• Assist in Monitor visitor/Vendor movement into building, issuing passes, keying in to system visitor/vendor records.

• Basic technical knowledge of building systems

• 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

• Previous experience in healthcare assistant or housekeeping is preferred but not mandatory

• 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

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Physical stamina and ability to lift and move moderate weights

• 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 (No night shift)