Launch your career in community care with us!
As a Community Care Associate, you are a vital member of a dedicated care team, ensuring that our seniors leave our centres happy and eager to return. Through our person-centered care model, you will promote seniors' independence and stimulate their cognitive and physical functions while attending to their care needs. With support and training from our team of professionals, we are here to help you grow in your career and achieve your full potential in a nurturing and collaborative environment!
Basic requirements:
- Certificate in Healthcare or equivalent course or
- C6 pass at GCE N' Level in any 1 subject
- WPLN 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking) and WPLN 3 (Writing)
Preferred profile:
- Passion working with seniors
- Empathy and enjoy fostering relationship and bond with seniors
- Enjoy and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- High level of energy and comfortable in facilitating activities
Career Trial
Individuals who are passionate and eager to explore the community care industry have to go through a career trial. During this trial, you will get a glimpse of what it is like working in a Senior Day Care Centre as well as understudying our Community Care Associates.
5 day work week - Office hours
Our Senior Day Care Centres operate from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Training and Development Opportunities
We provide structured training and development for both experienced staff as well as mid career switches seeking to enter the healthcare (community care) sector. Upon confirmation employee will be scheduled and sponsored for external training appointed by Agency of Integrated Care to be certified in WSQ higher certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).
Hear from our Community Care Associates
As a Community Care Associate, I engage seniors in various activities, creating a supportive environment that encourages them to rebuild their confidence and embrace their physical well-being. Through collaboration and gentle encouragement, we empower them to make choices and take on simple tasks at our centre, fostering a sense of independence. Witnessing their spirits lift and knowing they feel safe and cared for brings me a deep sense of fulfillment in my work.
Kim Lian
Community Care Associate
Having worked in a different industry for more than 10 years, transitioning into my role as a Community Care Associate was both a new challenge and a rewarding journey. To ensure a smooth transition and excel in my role, I received invaluable training through internal programmes like the Fundamental Elderly Care (FEC) and the Care Associate Programme (CAP). I also earned the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare, further strengthening my skills. Throughout this journey, the continuous guidance and support from my reporting officer has been instrumental in helping me grow and thrive in this meaningful career.
Santi
Community Care Associate
Why work at NTUC Health?
NTUC Health was set up to provide affordable and quality health and eldercare services and is one of the enterprises under the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). So you can rest assured that we provide a favourable, safe, and stable work environment for you to grow your career.
Our care philosophy is to “add life to years”, promoting and building communities of “ageless seniors” and helping them by enabling through choice, independence, social engagement, and the right-sized solutions. If these values resonate with you, this may just be the right place for you!
FAQ
- What qualifications are required to apply for this position?
Either one of the following:
- Certificate in Healthcare or an equivalent course,
- C6 pass in at least one subject at GCE N' Level,
- WPLN 4 (Reading, Listening,Speaking) and WPLN 3 (Writing)
- What is the application process?
You can submit your application through our career webpage, and our recruiter will reach out to you if you are shortlisted for the role.
Application Process:
- Submit Your Application - Complete your application on our career webpage.
- Interview - Participate in an interview with our team.
- Career Trial - Attend a career trial at one of our Senior Day Care premises.
- Selection Outcome - Receive the final outcome of your application.
- Will training be provided?
We provide structured training and development for both experienced staff as well as mid career switches seeking to enter the healthcare (community care) sector.
Upon confirmation, the employee will be scheduled and sponsored for external training appointed by Agency for Integrated Care to be certified in WSQ higher certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).
- Do you offer continuing education opportunities?
Upon confirmation, the employee will be scheduled and sponsored for external training appointed by Agency for Integrated Care to be certified in WSQ higher certificate in Healthcare (Community Care).
Employees will embark on a two-year learning roadmap that will build and enhance your skills and competencies to excel in your role in the areas of dementia care, client engagement, and foundational therapy.
- What benefits do you offer?We offer competitive salaries and bonuses. To support your well-being, we also provide flexible benefits and family care leave (subject to eligibility) for you to take care of your loved ones.
- Do I get to choose which centre I want to work in?
While we strive to place employees in their preferred locations, deployment is primarily guided by staffing and operational needs.
- How do I know if I am a good fit for your team?
Candidates have to go through a career trial. Through this session, you will gain valuable insights into working in a Senior Day Care Centre and have the opportunity to shadow our Community Care Associates as they perform various tasks. This hands-on experience is designed to help you determine if a career in community care aligns with your aspirations.