Care Associate (ReAblement Programme) (3-year Contract)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs.Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Therapist, in accordance with the client's ReAblement goals and intervention plan, including when conducting independent home or community visits.
• Conduct scheduled home and community visits with clients, including weekly sessions where assigned, to facilitate practice of functional activities and exercises identified by the Therapist.
• Guide and encourage clients in carrying out prescribed exercises, functional activities and/or daily living activities, within the scope of the intervention plan provided by the Therapist.
• Support clients in practicing functional tasks in their natural home and community environments, with the aim of building confidence, independence and participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Reinforce techniques, strategies and recommendations taught by the Therapist and encourage clients to practice these between scheduled visits.
• Provide appropriate encouragement and motivation to clients to participate actively in the ReAblement programme and work towards their agreed goals.
• Observe and report the client's participation, performance, progress, difficulties, concerns and barriers to the Therapist in a timely manner.
• Escalate any concerns regarding changes in the client's physical or functional status, safety, behaviour, cognition, mood or ability to participate in activities to the Therapist promptly.
• Accompany and support clients in community-based activities where required, such as practising access to community facilities, participating in meaningful activities or carrying out activities identified as part of the client's ReAblement goals.
• Support clients in developing confidence and independence in carrying out activities, while promoting appropriate risk awareness and safe participation.
• Work collaboratively with the Therapist, Medical Social Worker and other members of the ReAblement team to support a coordinated approach to client care.
• Provide appropriate updates to the Occupational Therapist following client visits and maintain accurate and timely records of visits, activities conducted, client participation and observations.
• Support programme activities such as client follow-ups, community activities and other ReAblement initiatives as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and respect for clients' dignity, preferences and autonomy at all times.
• Support other Therapy services and perform related duties within the scope of the role, as assigned by the reporting officer, based on operational needs.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the said Reporting Officer.

• Minimal GCE N/O Level or equivalent qualifications. Relevant healthcare, therapy assistant, community care, eldercare or social care certifications will be an advantage.
• Preferably with at least 1 year of relevant experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, or working with older adults.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and caregivers, provide encouragement and support, and establish a positive working relationship with clients.
• Able to follow instructions and intervention plans provided by the Therapist and carry out activities safely and consistently.
• Physically able to conduct home- and community-based activities with clients, including accompanying clients during community activities where required.
• Able to recognize changes in a client's condition, functional ability, motivation or participation, and report concerns promptly to the Therapist.
• Ability to communicate with clients in Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and/or local dialects would be advantageous, as the role involves supporting clients from diverse language backgrounds.