Community Care Associate

at  NTUC Health

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic.
DESIGNATION : Community Care Associate (Daycare)*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nitec / Diploma / Certificate in Healthcare or equivalent course
• Some experience in social service or the healthcare industry would be an advantage
• Facilitation skills and healthcare knowledge would be an advantage

Clinical Skills

• Serve pre-packed medication / apply prescribed topical medication
• Assist in client health monitoring and assessment
• Assist in the implementation of an Initiative Care Plan (ICP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on ICP activities
• Provide Dysphagia care & Eatsafe protocol
• Support clients when they feel distresse

Functional Skills

• Assist in Modified Barthel Index (MBI) assessment
• Plan & conduct activities
• Conduct structured and interactive activities
• Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Assist with Passive Range of motion exercises (PROM)
• Assist with and implement individual therap

Operational Skills

• Perform escort duties & build rapport with residents and their family members
• Response to service challenges
• Manage workplace challenges with resilience (relationship & emotional support

As a Community Care Associate (CCA), you will contribute directly to our seniors’ happiness and quality of life. CCAs are an integral part of our motivated care team, which ensures our seniors leave our centers looking forward to returning every day.
Using a person-centered care model, we encourage our seniors’ independence and stimulate their cognitive and physical functions, while looking after their care needs. We also ensure that our CCAs continue to grow with support and training from our dedicated team of professionals.
You will assist in the day-to-day operations of the center by carrying out the following duties:

Clinical Skills

• Serve pre-packed medication / apply prescribed topical medication
• Assist in client health monitoring and assessment
• Assist in the implementation of an Initiative Care Plan (ICP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on ICP activities
• Provide Dysphagia care & Eatsafe protocol
• Support clients when they feel distressed

Functional Skills

• Assist in Modified Barthel Index (MBI) assessment
• Plan & conduct activities
• Conduct structured and interactive activities
• Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Assist with Passive Range of motion exercises (PROM)
• Assist with and implement individual therapy

Operational Skills

• Perform escort duties & build rapport with residents and their family members
• Response to service challenges
• Manage workplace challenges with resilience (relationship & emotional support)