Care Support Associate

About Us

Woodlands Hospital is a next-generation healthcare system in Singapore, designed to meet the future of care. As an integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient services and innovative care models, we are committed to delivering person-centered, connected, and seamless care.

Our mission is to improve health outcomes through teamwork,innovation, and strong partnerships with the community. Every role contributes to creating a safe, supportive, and high-quality healthcare environment for ourpatients and staff.

Why This Role Matters

As a Care Support Associate, you play an important role insupporting the daily operations of the hospital and ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare teams. You willassist with patient-related support services, equipment and supplies management, operational activities, and administrative tasks to support the delivery of quality care. Your contribution helps healthcare professionals focus on clinical care while ensuring smooth departmental operations.

What You Will Drive

Patient Care & Support

• Support patient care activities under thesupervision of healthcare professionals.
• Assist patients with basic non-clinical needswhere appropriate.
• Support patient transfers, transportation, andmovement within the hospital.
• Ensure patient areas are maintained in a clean,safe, and organised manner.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance topatients, visitors, and staff.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Assist in the preparation, replenishment, and organization of supplies and equipment.
• Support inventory management and stock replenishment activities.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are readily available and properly stored.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation asrequired.
• Assist with administrative and coordination activities to support departmental operations.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Ensure equipment is cleaned, checked, and maintained according to established procedures.
• Report faulty, damaged, or missing equipment promptly.
• Support preparation of equipment, carts, trolleys, and work areas for operational needs.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels according to departmental requirements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Follow departmental policies, procedures, andwork instructions.
• Adhere to infection prevention and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organisational information.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Escalate incidents, hazards, or operational concerns appropriately.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with nurses, allied health professionals, support staff, and other healthcare teams.
• Support departmental activities and service improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in team meetings, briefings, and training programmes.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors in support of operational needs.

Learning & Development

• Participate in orientation, on-the-job training, and continuous learning programmes.
• Maintain competency requirements relevant to therole.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills andadapt to evolving operational needs.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Minimum Secondary School education, GCE N/OLevels, ITE Certificate, NITEC, Higher NITEC, or equivalent.
• Relevant healthcare, service, operations,logistics, hospitality, or customer service experience is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and customer serviceorientation.
• Responsible, reliable, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Able to work independently and as part of ateam.
• Physically fit to perform operational dutieswithin a healthcare environment.

Others

• Comfortable working in a healthcare environment.
• Willing to perform shift duties, weekends, and public holidays where required.
• Committed to patient safety, service quality, and operational excellence.