St Andrew's Nursing Home (Taman Jurong)
An established 290-bed facility at Taman Jurong, we seek to provide long-term support, care and rehabilitation to the under-served and disadvantaged of the community at large, regardless of race or religion.
The role of the Healthcare Assistant is to support and assist the Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in the delivery of nursing care to residents and helps to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for them.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend to needs of the residents. Ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of the residents and reports residents’ need to the nurse.
- Check, monitor and record residents’ vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
- Ensure the comfort and good personal hygiene of the residents under her/his care, eg, bed bath/shower bath, changing of clothes and bed sheets, keeping them clean and dry.
- Assist in the transfer and positioning of non-ambulant residents.
- Assist in the conduct of daily exercise for the residents.
- Assist in serving meals and drinks, and feeding residents.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care given.
- Assist the nurse in nursing care, eg, caring for patients with urinary catheter.
- Accompany residents to the hospital/polyclinic for follow up appointments and outing trips.
- Alert nurses to emergency situations. When necessary, take first responder actions to mitigate the emergency.
- Work with nurses to maintain a safe and clean environment in the nursing home.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- ISC (ITE Skills Certificate) Homecare Course/Certificate in Eldercare/ Healthcare Assistant
- Preferably 1-2 years experience in Nursing Home / Healthcare Sector
