Care Assistant [St. Andrew's Adult Home (Sengkang)]

Job Description

· Assists the residents in their daily needs including bathing, serving meals etc

· Assists the residents to maintain good hygiene including regular shower, nails/hair cutting, change of clothes, bedsheets, etc according to schedule

· Participates and facilitate in both on and off-site activities with the residents

· Support therapists/ psychologist with interventions for residents

· Accompanies residents for medical appointments

· Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of resident’s environment

· Assists in cleaning and maintenance of general areas

· Maintain accurate documentation of care given

· Provide training/ guidance to residents with daily living skills (e.g. sweep floor, clean tables etc)

· Responsible for data collection of residents’ progress

· 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

· 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.

· 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