Programme Assistant (Dementia Care)

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