Position: Healthcare Assistant
Reports to: Enrolled Nurse / Nursing Aide
Job Description
- Prepares residents for baths and to bathe them.
- Assists residents who need help to the toilets/bath rooms.
- Performs personal hygiene duties for residents
- Transfers residents to dining area and to bed.
- Cleans and tidies residents after their meals.
- Tidies up residents’ beds daily.
- Changes bed linen weekly or whenever necessary.
- Checks and changes diapers (only when soiled) every 4 hours and when necessary.
- Helps in the serving of meals, feeding of residents and clearing of used crockery.
- Sends residents to and from dining area, rehabilitation room and to their dormitories.
- Attends to all residents needs/call bells.
- Delivers soiled/used linen to the laundry area before off duty.
- Distributes commodes/urinals/bedpans to residents who require them at night.
- Reports any incidents or any obvious physical body change to EN/NA.
- Makes frequent rounds to ensure residents are comfortable and resting on bed.
- Fills up pitchers with boiled water in morning.
- Assists Activities Coordinator to conduct games / social recreational activities with residents.
- Attends In-House monthly Training Programmes, so as to update and upgrade own knowledge and skills.
- Attends monthly Clinical Staff meetings, so as to be updated on the latest happenings in the Nursing Home.
- Any other duties as directed by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing, as and whenever required.
Qualifications/Work Experience
- Preferably Basic Cardiac Life Support Trained
- Relevant Nursing qualification, e.g. Caregiver Certificate (Nursing)
- At least 1 year of working experience in similar position in a Nursing Home.
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff.
Join Our Team at Green Avenue Home for the Elderly
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of the elderly? At Green Avenue Home for the Elderly, we've been doing just that since 2009. Our 76-bed facility, nestled in a charming old-world building, caters to both private and subsidized residents, creating a diverse and enriching environment.
Why Choose Us:
Legacy of Care:
With over a decade of experience, we've been dedicated to providing excellent quality care to the elderly sick.
Holistic Approach:
We're committed to promoting active living for our residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Passionate Professionals:
Our team is passionate about our role as professional caregivers and trainers, imparting care with strong moral values.
Heartfelt Care:
At Green Avenue, we care with our head, heart, and hands, going above and beyond to make a meaningful impact.
Join us in creating a compassionate and thriving community. Your skills and dedication will contribute to a brighter future for our residents.