The Community Care Associate (Home Care) will assist the Senior / Staff Nurse in the delivery of required and optimal level (quality care) of healthcare services, based on the defined care model, to clients in the home care setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains a safe and clean home environment for clients, which may include housekeeping, if the client and/or client’s caregiver is unable to do so.
- Attend to basic nursing and personal care needs of clients, e.g., feeding, toileting, etc.
- Ensures the comfort and good personal hygiene of the client, e.g. bed bath/ shower bath etc.
- Checks, monitors and records clients’ vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Work with the therapists on implementation of activities and exercises for clients at home.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Knowledge
- Preferably attained training in either of the following courses:
- WSQ Higher Cert in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to converse in major dialects is an advantage.
- Strong organisation abilities.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
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