Care Associate

Company Overview

ADRC provides day care, rehabilitation, and support services empowering seniors to live active, meaningful, and independent lives. We focus on person-centred care and engaging programmes to promote well-being, social connectedness, and healthy ageing for seniors, especially from lower-income backgrounds.

Job Summary

Support seniors by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health, facilitating rehabilitation exercises, and organising engaging programmes to promote their physical, cognitive, and social well-being in a community care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including feeding, personal hygiene, diaper changing, toileting, transferring, and mobility to support their independence and comfort
• Monitor and accurately record clients' vital signs and promptly report any health changes to relevant staff to ensure timely care
• Assist clients with prescribed exercises and mobility training as directed by the rehabilitation team to aid recovery and maintain function
• Plan, organise, and conduct activities that promote clients' physical, cognitive, and social engagement to enhance their quality of life
• Supervise and encourage clients’ participation in centre activities and special events to foster social interaction and inclusion
• Assist in organising festive celebrations, special programmes, and volunteer activities within and outside the Centre to build community spirit
• Escort and accompany clients safely between the Centre and designated destinations to ensure their security and comfort
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of the Centre, including regular cleaning and disinfection of equipment and premises to provide a safe environment
• Assist with inventory management, stocktaking, and replenishment of supplies to support smooth Centre operations
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Centre Manager and team members, including performing other assigned duties to facilitate Centre functions

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team in a community healthcare setting to deliver coordinated care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage clients, families, and team members effectively
• Patience, compassion, and genuine interest in caring for the elderly to provide empathetic support
• Ability to engage seniors and facilitate simple group and individual activities to promote participation and enjoyment
• Responsible, observant, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to ensure reliable service delivery
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support administrative tasks