Programme Assistant – Dementia Care

Dementia Care Programme  ( DCS)   serves to support elders with Dementia in their home.

Main Responsibilities:-

• Engage persons with Dementia (PWD) in meaningful activities during care planning sessions
• Reinforce care-related Family/ Carer Education in tandem with the other team members
• Provide inputs to the team on PWD’s interests and activities to develop  a personalised holistic care plan
• Assists Staff Nurse in health monitoring (if required)
• Assists Care Manager (Social Work) in monitoring family / carer dynamics and stresses
• Ensure proper handover of engagement & care activities to volunteers/ family members / helper / day care centres upon withdrawal of DCS service
• Ensure outcome goals are set, reviewed and achieved during a prescribed period
• Ensure patient care is aligned across the team which entails clear and timely communication
• Ensure records are up to date and updated in the assigned systems to align with team’s understanding

Requirements:-

• Level 3 WSQ Certification in Community and Social Service (Senior Services)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engaging person with dementia in activities preferred
• Prior exposure to eldercare/community care or volunteering experience
• Preferably with community care experience and able to make home visits independently
• Approachable and shows empathy to others and is able to relate and build rapport with clients regardless of social status

Interested applicant please email your detailed resume to Career@abercare.sg  or contact us at +65 6721 9231