Tsao Foundation 

Programme Assistant (Dementia Care)

Singapore

Main Responsibilities:-<ul><li>Engage persons with Dementia (PWD) in meaningful activities during care planning sessions</li><li>Reinforce care-related Family/ Carer Education in tandem with the other team members</li><li>Provide inputs to the team on PWD’s interests and activities to develop&nbsp;a personalised holistic care plan</li><li>Assists Staff Nurse in health monitoring (if required)</li><li>Assists Care Manager (Social Work) in monitoring family / carer dynamics and stresses</li><li>Ensure proper handover of engagement &amp; care activities to volunteers/ family members / helper / day care centres upon withdrawal of DCS service</li><li>Ensure outcome goals are set, reviewed and achieved during a prescribed period</li><li>Ensure patient care is aligned across the team which entails clear and timely communication</li><li>Ensure records are up to date and updated in the assigned systems to align with team's understanding</li></ul>Requirements:-<ul><li>Level 3 WSQ Certification in Community and Social Service (Senior Services)</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in engaging person with dementia in activities preferred</li><li>Prior exposure to eldercare/community care or volunteering experience</li><li>Preferably with community care experience and able to make home visits independently</li><li>Approachable and shows empathy to others and is able to relate and build rapport with clients regardless of social status</li></ul>