Personality Spotlight

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Get to know the people and personalities behind our NTUC Health services and brands. Learn more about our staff and volunteers, get inspired by their stories and see how these individuals are living their best lives!

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Shena, 17, one of the youngest volunteers at Nursing Home (Tampines)

At the age of 14, most teenagers would probably be spending their free time chasing pop idols, gaming or socialising with other teens. Shena chose to spend hers with the residents in NTUC Health's Nursing Homes.

Dr Darren, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, finds his calling in Eldercare

From volunteer librarian at Gleneagles Hospital to NTUC Health's Assistant Director of Clinical Services, this is Dr Darren's story of how he found his calling in Eldercare.

22-year-old volunteer, Arthur Leong engages nursing home residents in botany, arts and crafts, culinary arts and karaoke

Arthur Leong, 22, does Kokedama, various arts and crafts, sings, bakes and cooks with Nursing Home (Tampines) residents. He is familiar to our seniors and spent some 170 hours with us in 2023! Find out why and how he does it!

Mdm Meena, a caregiver at 55

Mdm Meena was a full-time cook and caregiver to her husband, Mr Paul. She used to shuttle between work and home for her caregiving duties. Find out how she does it and how our Day Centre for Seniors engages Mr Paul.

Mdm Jeyalakshumi, a caregiver at 75

A senior herself, Mdm Jeyalakshumi is the main caregiver of her mother. Find out how she provides care for her mother with the help of NTUC Health’s Home Care services and keeps herself healthy with self-care.

Priscilla, Assistant Director of Nursing, dedicates her career to provide long-term care for the elderly

Priscilla used to be a medicine student but she pursues a nursing career now. Read on to find out why she’s doing this.

Mdm Chua, a caregiver at 95

Many would expect one’s children to be their caregiver and take care of them when they grow old. This is not the case for Mdm Chua, who at the age of 95, is still taking on the role of caregiver for her son. Read more to find out how she does this!

97-year-old Mdm Chan: "Everyone must exercise, if not, one would experience aches and pains."

At the age of 62, Mdm Chan learned taichi. At 75, she picked up line dancing. Now, at 97 she leads exercise sessions in the nursing home. Get some tips from Mdm Chan on how to age meaningfully!

Nurse Tin Tin follows her passion and does not let any difficulty stop her

Would you let an autoimmune disease affect your life and work goals? Find out how Nurse Clinician Tin Tin continues to follow her passion for her work.

Meet Staff from our CREST and CoC team: Alan Yong, Lynn Ling and Josephine Tang

Hear from staff from our Community Resource Engagement and Support (CREST) team and Community of Care (CoC) team who make a social impact with their work!

Get to Know our Dentists: Dr Ong, Dr Lee, Dr Apok

Hear from Dr Debbie Ong, Dr Albert Lee and Dr Jeevan Apok on what inspired them to be a dentist and how they thrive in their line of work!

Working in eldercare taught them to care more for each other and navigate challenges

It’s good to have someone who understands your work to talk to. Two couples share how they approach work in the same organisation!

Therapy Assistant, Abdul Rahim Yusof does a mid-career switch from the construction industry to healthcare

With experience only in the construction industry, Abdul Rahim equipped himself with new skills and knowledge to assist therapists with their Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy treatments for clients. Read more about how he upskilled to make the switch!

Service Quality Associate, Shaun Tan, career pivots to the healthcare industry and has not looked back since

With previous experience in the entertainment, hospitality, and food and beverage industries, Shaun Tan, Nursing Home (Tampines)'s Service Quality Associate shares how residents such as Mr Lee, have touched his life. Read his story here!

Administrations Officer, Yazid applies his learning at Nursing Home (Geylang East) after acquiring a NTUC Health-sponsored degree

Yazid who works as an Administrations Officer at Nursing Home (Geylang East), manages more than a dozen vendors and promotes good nutrition for the residents. Read his story and find out how he does it!

Care Associate Tern Hao Xin helps seniors live more fulfilling lives while learning more about himself

Inspired by his mother who is a professional counsellor, Tern Hao Xin derives great joy from supporting the needs of vulnerable seniors. Find out more about being a Care Associate from Hao Xin!

Corporate Communications & Branding Intern Audrina Tan finds more ways to pursue her passion

Growing up under the care of her grandmother sparked within Audrina Tan a passion for seniors and their mental well-being. Hoping to learn more about the eldercare industry, she took the opportunity to intern with us. Find out how NTUC Health helped Audrina on her journey as an aspiring psychologist!

Mr Poo Embraces Technology and Lifelong Learning

Mr Poo picks up digital skills and even becomes an assistant teacher at our Active Ageing Hub in Kampung Admiralty.

Mr Law Looks Forward To Party After Seven

With a renewed interest in his own well-being, Mr Law trades an early bedtime for fun post-dinner activities.

Mdm Goh Steps Towards A Brighter Future

Through Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Mdm Goh learns how to walk and care for her family's daily needs again.

Mdm Teo Goes Online

Unwilling to simply stay inactive and cooped up at home during the pandemic, Mdm Teo picked up digital skills to keep in touch with loved ones and find new recipes!

Nicholas Finds His Calling In Community Care

From IT engineering to community nursing, Senior Nurse Manager Nicholas found his calling in caring for residents at NTUC Health (Jurong West) - Nursing Home.

Mr Fong Goes To Work

Designed for seniors with mild dementia, the THOR™ programme helps seniors like Mr Fong find purpose and identity in simple work-like roles.

Facilities Management Intern & e-sports champion Sean Wong overcomes fear of public speaking

Delivering presentations made Intern Sean Wong nervous in the beginning - so much so that he had prayed for divine intervention the day before a meeting with his team! Read about his learning journey during an internship with NTUC Health and how he overcame these challenges!

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A Drawing A Day: Mr Perithamby’s Life Through Art

Mr Perithamby is dedicated to art and does not let a day go by without a drawing. Check out his artistic renditions of daily life!

Ms Cheryl Lim: Bridging The Gap Between Seniors & The Community

Inspired by her own childhood, Cheryl Lim finds her calling in working with NTUC Health's inter-generational programme.

Chu Siu Lin: Passion for dancing with a new lease of life

Volunteer Mdm Chu left the glamour of stages in Hong Kong and Shanghai to find fulfilment and happiness at Active Ageing Centre (Care) (Bukit Batok West).

Smitha Pillai: Serving with Passion and Purpose

What does it mean to be a Community Care worker? Smitha Pillai shares her experience in this essential yet often-overlooked job.

Patti Ho: Senior Volunteer Spreads Happiness Among Community

At an age when people would be contented staying at home, Ms Patti Ho has been giving her time to help seniors and bringing joy into their lives.

Angel Lim: “Don’t let the world change who you are!”

28-year-old Ms Angel Lim, our physiotherapist, spent three months cycling through Europe, with only a bicycle and a tent.

Eveyln Low: “You Never Know Until You Try!”

Gritty. Resilient. Passionate. Meet Ms Eveyln Low, operations manager with NTUC Health Denticare, a Spartan and a Yoga Teacher.

Peter Chang: Retired Army Officer Lands Second Career

After 43 years of service with the Singapore Armed Forces, Peter Chang retrained as a Therapy Assistant and began his second career in our nursing home.

Dr Goh Siew Hor: Co-ordinating our Response to COVID-19

Dr Goh Siew Hor (Head of Clinical Services), the man co-ordinating NTUC Health’s COVID-19 response shares his thoughts through this pandemic.

Yik Pei Lin: A Day in Life of a Dementia Practitioner

Specially trained in Dementia Management, Ms Yik Pei Lin (Senior Manager in Dementia Care) describes what her job entails.

June Lim: A Day in Life of a Community Programme Staff

Meet Ms June Lim, who comes up with new programmes and initiatives for our residents at our Nursing Home, and reaches out for volunteers.

Philip Lim: F&B Veteran Makes Career Switch to Eldercare

Turning down a senior F&B leadership position, Mr Philip Lim, chose to pursue a career in eldercare with us at our Day Centre for Seniors.

Mdm Hen: Cantonese Opera Singer Spreads Joy to Seniors

At 71, Mdm Hen Yin Cheng, a volunteer at our Active Ageing Hub continues to pursue her passion for Cantonese opera.