TSAO Foundation – Programme Assistant (2 Years Contract)

Tsao Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that upholds innovation, excellence and constructive change as our core values.

Our mission is to advance a positive transformation of the ageing experience by advocating for mindset and societal change. We fulfil that through our four initiatives: The Hua Mei Centre for Successful Ageing, Hua Mei Training Academy, International Longevity Centre  Singapore, and Community for Successful Ageing.

We have a multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals dedicated to making human longevity a positive experience through undertaking community-based programmes and eldercare services, training and education, research, advocacy and collaborations.

Key Summary

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Programme Assistant is to provide support and assistance to clients on a daily basis, attending to their needs and ensuring the smooth operation of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interactive activities to clients in the centre or in the client's home
• Assist the nurse in providing care for the clients
• Assist PT and OT in the implementation of activities for clients at Centre during individual therapy sessions and group activities.
• Provides personal care / assistance according to the individual needs (i.e. grooming, dressing, peri-care, showers, bathing, toileting, transferring, housekeeping, meal preparation/feeding, laundry, shopping) in the centre or in the client's home.
• Provide blood pressure and blood sugar measurement and reading under supervision of nurse.
• Assist the multidisciplinary team regards to the client's care plan.
• Ensure that the medical records and supplies are properly maintained.
• Demonstrate and maintain environment safety and clean.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Nursing Care) or equivalent.
• Training/Experience in therapy aid, nursing aid is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferably with experience in eldercare.
• Good working attitude.
• Bilingual in both (Mandarin and English) is preferred and able to communicate in local dialects is a bonus.