Job Description

Job Function Healthcare

Reference Number MWS/73

Advertised 8 hours ago

Experience Required 2 to 4 years

Minimum Qualification Nitec

Job description

Job purpose
To provide care and conduct activities and wellness programs for the elderly in a center-based setting.
Duties and responsibilities
Plan and conduct activities for the elderly in that promotes health and wellness both one-to-one and group setting
Supervise and assist elderly to participate in exercise programme safely
Provide assistance to elderly in basic hygiene needs, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility
Carry out simple assessment and documentation on a daily basis
Assist in monitoring of vital signs
Monitor elderly who needs the supervision for their medication consumption
Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of activity areas and equipment
Maintain the inventory of equipment used
Acts as effective member of the SCC team
Consult available therapist(s) to provide better care for the elderly
Supports and contributes to the development of the centre
Active continuing education and training
Any other duties assigned by the Centre Manager and/or Allied Health Professionals

Job Requirements

Qualifications
HMI/ITE/WSQ related study in Healthcare Support
Experiences in working in other Intermediate long term care sector or relevant experiences working with the elderly or disabled is preferred
Working conditions
He/she must enjoy working with elderly clients with physical disabilities and/or dementia in center-based setting
Able to multi-task and work in a physical environment that is dynamic
Able to work with a team and adaptable to the potential need of change of job tasks
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required and the ability to converse in major dialects is an advantage
Physical requirements
Physically fit to assist in transfer and mobility of the elderly
Core Competencies
Able to interact effectively with the elderly
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good team player
Takes initiative
Effective time management
Infection control
Technical Competencies
Able to understand English, Chinese and simple dialects
Able to write in English
Basic computer skills
Basic physical handling skills