- Woodlands North Region (Singapore) Singapore
WOODLANDSHEALTH PTE. LTD. Hiring! Work from Home Health Coach in North Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 3,500 - Ricebowl
Health Coach
WOODLANDSHEALTH PTE. LTD.
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JOB PURPOSE
The Health Coach supports and empowers WH patients through personalised health coaching to help them adhere to their care and health plans, adopt healthier lifestyle practices, and effectively manage their chronic conditions. The role includes partnering with patients to follow through on care plans developed by WH doctors and nurses, with the goal of improving their overall health and quality of life.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific
Engage, motivate, coach, and support patients using positive psychology techniques to encourage sustainable behavioural and lifestyle changes through telehealth or home visits.
Provide basic education to patient and their families on chronic disease management and relevant health topics [on-the-job training would be provided].
Perform screenings to identify higher risk patients who may require close follow-up.
Address challenges faced by patients in adopting health-promoting behaviours and support them in following their care plan.
Track, document, and monitor patient engagements, progress and health outcomes accurately.
Coordinate appointment and reminders to support timely follow-up and continuity of care.
Identify patients who need further education and escalate care gaps or issues to nurses as required.
Participate in regular case discussions with nurses and/or doctors to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
General
Perform any additional ad-hoc tasks or assignments as directed by the Reporting Officer (RO).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education / Training / Experience
Diploma or relevant certifications in the social-health sector is required.
Ability to speak a fluently in mother tongue language and/or dialect is required.
Experience and knowledge in chronic disease management will be an advantage.
Prior working experience with patients is preferred.
Attributes
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and relate to patients of diverse backgrounds.
Able to work independently in patient engagement, while also functioning effectively as a team player.
Strong organisational, coordination, and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in using systems and digital tools to document and manage data.
Others
3-year contract (Ends by end-March 2029)
This role includes: 2 weekday evenings (working till 7.30pm)1 Saturday half-dayFlexibility to work-from-home on Saturdays when there are no patient appointments
Woodlands Hospital (WH) provides care for the Northern population in Singapore and is designed to ensure seamless transition of care, promote health, and encourage community integration.
Spanning an area covering 7.66 hectares, WH includes an integrated acute and community hospital with a 1,000-bed capacity offering the full range of healthcare services encompassing acute, sub-acute, rehabilitative and transitional care. Provisions are in place to expand to a total of 1,400 beds to meet future needs. Along with other specialist services at the Medical Centre, WH operates the Women’s Health & Specialist Centre and Children’s Clinic for women and children in the North. The premises also house 400 beds in its long-term care facilities and is fully integrated with the 1.5-ha Woodlands Healing Garden.
Committed to Adding Years of Healthy Life to our community, WH has been serving and empowering residents in their health journey since 2016. WH also introduced initiatives to improve the right-siting and accessibility of care, such as the GPFirst Programme in the North and the NurseFirst helpline. WH is a member of NHG Health, a leading public healthcare provider in Singapore recognised for its quality clinical care and its commitment in enabling healthier lives.
The Health Coach supports and empowers WH patients through personalised health coaching to help them adhere to their care and health plans, adopt healthier lifestyle practices, and effectively manage their chronic conditions. The role includes partnering with patients to follow through on care plans developed by WH doctors and nurses, with the goal of improving their overall health and quality of life.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific
Engage, motivate, coach, and support patients using positive psychology techniques to encourage sustainable behavioural and lifestyle changes through telehealth or home visits.
Provide basic education to patient and their families on chronic disease management and relevant health topics [on-the-job training would be provided].
Perform screenings to identify higher risk patients who may require close follow-up.
Address challenges faced by patients in adopting health-promoting behaviours and support them in following their care plan.
Track, document, and monitor patient engagements, progress and health outcomes accurately.
Coordinate appointment and reminders to support timely follow-up and continuity of care.
Identify patients who need further education and escalate care gaps or issues to nurses as required.
Participate in regular case discussions with nurses and/or doctors to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
General
Perform any additional ad-hoc tasks or assignments as directed by the Reporting Officer (RO).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education / Training / Experience
Diploma or relevant certifications in the social-health sector is required.
Ability to speak a fluently in mother tongue language and/or dialect is required.
Experience and knowledge in chronic disease management will be an advantage.
Prior working experience with patients is preferred.
Attributes
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and relate to patients of diverse backgrounds.
Able to work independently in patient engagement, while also functioning effectively as a team player.
Strong organisational, coordination, and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in using systems and digital tools to document and manage data.
Others
3-year contract (Ends by end-March 2029)
This role includes: 2 weekday evenings (working till 7.30pm)1 Saturday half-dayFlexibility to work-from-home on Saturdays when there are no patient appointments
Woodlands Hospital (WH) provides care for the Northern population in Singapore and is designed to ensure seamless transition of care, promote health, and encourage community integration.
Spanning an area covering 7.66 hectares, WH includes an integrated acute and community hospital with a 1,000-bed capacity offering the full range of healthcare services encompassing acute, sub-acute, rehabilitative and transitional care. Provisions are in place to expand to a total of 1,400 beds to meet future needs. Along with other specialist services at the Medical Centre, WH operates the Women’s Health & Specialist Centre and Children’s Clinic for women and children in the North. The premises also house 400 beds in its long-term care facilities and is fully integrated with the 1.5-ha Woodlands Healing Garden.
Committed to Adding Years of Healthy Life to our community, WH has been serving and empowering residents in their health journey since 2016. WH also introduced initiatives to improve the right-siting and accessibility of care, such as the GPFirst Programme in the North and the NurseFirst helpline. WH is a member of NHG Health, a leading public healthcare provider in Singapore recognised for its quality clinical care and its commitment in enabling healthier lives.
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