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Rehabilitation Care Assistant

Job Overview

The Community Care Assistant provides person-centred direct care and day-to-day operational support to seniors in the Senior Care Centre. The role supports activities of daily living, mobility, rehabilitation and meaningful engagement programmes, routine observation, basic documentation and the maintenance of a safe care environment.

Working within established procedures and competency boundaries, the Community Care Assistant works closely with the multidisciplinary care team and promptly escalates any changes in clients’ condition or care needs to the designated supervisor or healthcare professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist seniors with activities of daily living, including mobility, transfers, toileting, feeding and personal care as required.

• Support clients in rehabilitation, exercise and wellness activities as guided by the care team.

• Facilitate and participate in social, recreational and meaningful engagement programmes for seniors.

• Observe and report changes in clients’ physical, emotional and behavioural condition to the appropriate supervisor.

• Maintain a safe, clean and conducive environment for clients and staff.

• Assist with routine documentation and administrative duties.

• Support centre operations, programme preparation and event coordination.

• Assist in inventory management and ensure care equipment and supplies are adequately maintained.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, caregivers and healthcare professionals to support clients’ well-being.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting officer.

  
  

Requirements

• Preferably completed a recognised healthcare or caregiving training programme, such as the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare, or equivalent.

• Relevant experience in healthcare, eldercare or community care settings will be an advantage.

• Suitable candidates without prior experience may be considered, with structured training and competency assessment provided.

• Demonstrates patience, respect and a genuine willingness to serve and care for elderly clients.

• Team player with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks safely, work within established procedures and escalate appropriately when necessary.

• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.

  
  

Working Arrangement

• This role may require staggered working hours and occasional weekend or public holiday duties to support centre operations, programmes and events.
• Opportunities may be available to gain exposure across different community care settings.

Interested applicants, please email your resume to:

Human Resource Department

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital

705 Serangoon Road

Singapore 328127

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