Full Time Healthcare Assistant cum Housekeeping [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)] Jobs, Salary up to SGD 3,500 in St Andrew's Mission Hospital North-east Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

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)

St. Andrew's Mission Hospital (SAMH) first began as a free dispensary for poor local and migrant women and children in 1913. Today, SAMH operates St. Andrew's Community Hospital, St. Andrew’s Autism Centre, St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital Clinics, St. Andrew’s Nursing Homes at Buangkok, Henderson and Queenstown and St. Andrew’s Senior Care centres at Kampong Glam, Tampines, Henderson and Queenstown.

St. John's-St. Margaret’s Nursing Home and Senior Care Centre at Dover Avenue will begin operations in 2021.