Total 54 job vacancies by Vanguard Healthcare Pte. Ltd.

Location: Senja and Tampines Care Home

The Senior/ Occupational Therapist develops and provides the rehabitative care and services based on the care model, to residents of the Nursing Home(s). You will work with the residents of the nursing home to achieve optimal independence by improving and restoring their abilities in self-care, daily living, work and leisure. You will also provide functional, physical, cognitive and psychosocial assessments to understand their rehabilitation needs and set realistic goals with them. This may include training of daily activities, home assessment and modification, leisure exploration and work rehabilitation and working with the residents to help them reintegrated back to the community and return to their life roles. You will also educate and provide training for family members and caregivers on care-giving skills.

Clinical Care 

• Assess, evaluate and identify rehabilitation needs of residents; formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised occupational therapy programmes to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain their abilities to perform self-care, work, leisure activities and meaningful life roles. 
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of service users and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective. 
• Evaluate and prescribe assistive devices to improve function in activities of daily living as required by residents. 
• Maintain good communication and liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitation process and refer residents to respective professionals for consultation and appropriate intervention

Training & Development 

• Guide, supervise and train occupational therapy students, therapy assistants, junior staff, caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties and implementation of programmes, to ensure safe and effective treatment of residents. 
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for residents' discharge back into the home environment.

Administration 

• Maintain database/records of all residents to provide evidence-based treatment with accurate and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made for all treatment rendered to residents. 
• Any other duty as assigned by the Rehab Manager or Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy recognised by the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years of experience, with experience in rehab services, nursing homes or hospitals
• Fully Registered Therapist with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council preferred

The Senior/ Physiotherapist develops and provides rehabitative care and services based on the care model, to residents of the Nursing Home(s). You will have opportunities to work with other healthcare professionals to design appropriate rehabilitation programmes for the residents of the nursing home. You may be involved in developing prevention and treatment programmes with inputs from the residents and may use advanced technology or robotics to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, joint range and mobility, increase exercise tolerance, and improve respiratory function. You will also provide caregiver education to facilitate residents’ recovery.

Clinical Care

• Assess, evaluate and identify rehabilitation needs of residents; formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain movement/function.
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of diets and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective.
• Evaluate and prescribe assistive devices to improve function in activities of daily living as required by residents.
• Maintain good communication and liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitation process and refer residents to respective professionals for consultation and appropriate intervention.

Training & Development

• Guide, supervise and train physiotherapy students, therapist assistants, caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties and implementation of programmes, to ensure safe and effective treatment of residents.
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for residents' discharge back into the home environment.

Administration

• Maintain database/records of all residents to provide evidence-based treatment with accurate and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made for all treatment rendered to residents.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Rehab Manager or Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in physiotherapy recognised by the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council.
• Preferably with 1 to 2 years of experience, with experience in rehab services and hospitals, care homes and rehab centres. Fully Registered Therapist with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council preferred

Location: Senja/Bukit Batok/Pearl Hill/Woodlands/Tampines Care Home

Roles & Responsibilities

Providing Quality Care

• Perform all nursing procedures, which include administration of medications, wound dressing and meal feeding.
• Assist Senior/ Staff Nurses during treatment and examination of residents.
• Carry out overall hygiene care for residents
• Accompany residents to participate in daily group exercises
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior/Nurse Manager and Staff Nurses

Training & Development

• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.

Administration and management

• Assist in maintaining residents' records on their condition and progress
• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.

Educational Requirements:

• NITEC Certificate in Nursing from an recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board

State other requirements/qualities such as personality traits, interests or skills required for the job:

• Demonstrate good communications and people engagement skills, preferably the use of local languages and dialects.
• Good organisation ability
• Able to form networks and strong linkages with stakeholders.
• Able to work in shift

Years of Experience Required:

• Candidates with nursing qualification without experience will be considered.
• For Senior position, at least 6 to 7 years of experience, preferably with experience in public healthcare or nursing home sector.

Location : Tampines Care Home/ Senja Care Home

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for executing rehab activites as planned by Therapists and will be required to perform documentation promptly.

Clinical Care

• Work under the supervison of Therapists to assist in implementing individual and group activities such as activities of daily living, ranging exercises, mobilization, and cognitive activities.
• Educate residents/clients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by the Therapists.
• Adhere to all safety measures and infection control procedures.
• Prepare apparatus/equipment/mobility aids according to procedures and protocols as instructed by the Therapists.
• Update residents'/clients' progress promptly to the Therapists.
• Portering of residents for therapy/group activities

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain updated residents/clients' records and data entry for programmes KPI.
• Ensure regular maintenance check of therapy equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain safe work environment (e.g. keeping rehab equipment after use)
• Inform supervisor when stock supplies are low
• Perform other administrative duties or other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.

Education Requirements:

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support
• NITEC in Community Care and Social Service
• Work-Study Diploma in Rehabilitation Care
• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions

Required Skill(S)

• Demonstrates good communications and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and time management skills
• willingness to work with elderly residents/clients
• Able to work independtly and in groups
• Possess basic computer skills
• Preferably 1-year experience in rehab services

Community Outreach Associate (COA) primarily manages the daily activities of the senior care centre by supporting the Centre Manager in planning and arranging activities and transport for the clients. He / She also provides general admin support to the centre thereby ensuring a smooth delivery of the client related services in accordance to the stipulated service level standards.

COA are to assist Community Engagement Executive (CEE) in managing all community development initiatives throughout Vanguard, when required on top of the above responsibilities. This role assist to implement programs to promote community awareness.

Work Location: Woodlands and Senja Care Home

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate social and recreational activities designed to meet the needs and interests of the clients
• Collect feedback and make improvements to the activities
• Coordinate, train and supervise volunteers where necessary
• Carry out reception duties
• Assist Centre Manager in planning and arranging transport schedule for clients
• Responsible for completing monthly / yearly reports in a timely fashion
• Responsible in maintaining program records (attendances, participating in Individual Care plans, recording of blood pressure etc) and any other administrative and relevant records /duties where assigned by the Centre Manager
• Responsible for community outreach and engagement, by being involved in external engagement for activities and programmes for Vanguard Senior Care (VSC)
• To track and report effectiveness of our outreach

Volunteer Management

• Work with CEE to manage / execute the volunteers’ framework for Senior Care Centre (VSC)
• Oversight and keeping track of VSC’s list of volunteers
• To assist in conducting briefings to volunteers at commencement
• Develop a feedback mechanism for the Volunteers who have served in VSCs
• Attend meetings relating to volunteer activities e.g. Volunteer Committee, Public Education, NCSS meetings relating to volunteers’ activities
• Assist in regular Support Group meetings and Volunteer Get-Togethers, Volunteers’ Appreciation functions in conjunction with various departments in Vanguard who engages volunteers
• Develop relationships with the volunteers/ or their organisations so that a sustainable pipeline of volunteers is created.
• Manage regular reporting and tracking, and report metrics
• Donation management – Tracking and responding to donations received for the Home.

Requirements

• ‘O’ Level/ Diploma in any discipline
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who is organized and meticulous at work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working Location: Peal Hill/ Woodlands / Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Tampines Care Home

Job Description

• Attend to basic nursing and general care needs of residents
• Conduct daily exercises and activities for residents
• Accompany residents for medical appointments
• Ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of the residents
• Work with nurses to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior / Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses
• For Senior Healthcare Assistant, you are expected to take part in nursing quality committee, and serve as a role model

Job Requirements

• Demonstrate good communication and people engagement skills
• Candidates proficient in local languages and dialects would be preferred.
• Good organisational ability
• Good team player who is also able to work well independently
• Able to carry out given instructions competently
• Customer service orientation
• Self-motivated
• Hardworking

You will be posted to Tampines/Bukit Batok/Senja/Woodlands/Pearl's Hill Care Home

Providing quality care

• Work with Senior/Nurse Manager to analyse and evaluate nursing care plan provided for the residents.
• Co-ordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement care plan such as medication, hygiene care, social and physical activities for the residents.
• Identify symptoms of residents that are related to illnesses and/or decline in functional and cognitive abilities and advocate early medical attention.

Training & Development

• Mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides/ Assistants and Healthcare Assistants in performing their functional duties.
• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.

Administration and management

• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.
• Ensure all documentation of residents’ case is maintained appropriately.
• Deputise Senior/Nurse Manger in his/her absence
• Any other duty as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Senior/Nurse Manager

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing from an recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board
• Demonstrate good communications and people engagement skills, preferably the use of local languages and dialects.
• Good organisation ability Able to form networks and strong linkages with stakeholders.
• Able to work shifts
• Candidates with the relevant nursing qualification without experience will be considered.
• For Senior position, at least 7 to 8 years of experience, preferably with experience in public healthcare or nursing home sector.
• Various locations available: Bukit Batok, Senja, Woodlands, Tampines, Pearl's Hill

Location: Senja/Bukit Batok/Pearl Hill/Woodlands/Tampines Care Home

Roles & Responsibilities

Providing Quality Care

• Perform all nursing procedures, which include administration of medications, wound dressing and meal feeding.
• Assist Senior/ Staff Nurses during treatment and examination of residents.
• Carry out overall hygiene care for residents
• Accompany residents to participate in daily group exercises
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior/Nurse Manager and Staff Nurses

Training & Development

• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.

Administration and management

• Assist in maintaining residents' records on their condition and progress
• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.

Educational Requirements:

• NITEC Certificate in Nursing from an recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board

State other requirements/qualities such as personality traits, interests or skills required for the job:

• Demonstrate good communications and people engagement skills, preferably the use of local languages and dialects.
• Good organisation ability
• Able to form networks and strong linkages with stakeholders.
• Able to work in shift

Years of Experience Required:

• Candidates with nursing qualification without experience will be considered.
• For Senior position, at least 6 to 7 years of experience, preferably with experience in public healthcare or nursing home sector.

Location : Tampines Care Home/ Senja Care Home

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for executing rehab activites as planned by Therapists and will be required to perform documentation promptly.

Clinical Care

• Work under the supervison of Therapists to assist in implementing individual and group activities such as activities of daily living, ranging exercises, mobilization, and cognitive activities.
• Educate residents/clients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by the Therapists.
• Adhere to all safety measures and infection control procedures.
• Prepare apparatus/equipment/mobility aids according to procedures and protocols as instructed by the Therapists.
• Update residents'/clients' progress promptly to the Therapists.
• Portering of residents for therapy/group activities

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain updated residents/clients' records and data entry for programmes KPI.
• Ensure regular maintenance check of therapy equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain safe work environment (e.g. keeping rehab equipment after use)
• Inform supervisor when stock supplies are low
• Perform other administrative duties or other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.

Education Requirements:

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support
• NITEC in Community Care and Social Service
• Work-Study Diploma in Rehabilitation Care
• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions

Required Skill(S)

• Demonstrates good communications and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and time management skills
• willingness to work with elderly residents/clients
• Able to work independtly and in groups
• Possess basic computer skills
• Preferably 1-year experience in rehab services

Location: Senja and Tampines Care Home

The Senior/ Occupational Therapist develops and provides the rehabitative care and services based on the care model, to residents of the Nursing Home(s). You will work with the residents of the nursing home to achieve optimal independence by improving and restoring their abilities in self-care, daily living, work and leisure. You will also provide functional, physical, cognitive and psychosocial assessments to understand their rehabilitation needs and set realistic goals with them. This may include training of daily activities, home assessment and modification, leisure exploration and work rehabilitation and working with the residents to help them reintegrated back to the community and return to their life roles. You will also educate and provide training for family members and caregivers on care-giving skills.

Clinical Care 

• Assess, evaluate and identify rehabilitation needs of residents; formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised occupational therapy programmes to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain their abilities to perform self-care, work, leisure activities and meaningful life roles. 
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of service users and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective. 
• Evaluate and prescribe assistive devices to improve function in activities of daily living as required by residents. 
• Maintain good communication and liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitation process and refer residents to respective professionals for consultation and appropriate intervention

Training & Development 

• Guide, supervise and train occupational therapy students, therapy assistants, junior staff, caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties and implementation of programmes, to ensure safe and effective treatment of residents. 
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for residents' discharge back into the home environment.

Administration 

• Maintain database/records of all residents to provide evidence-based treatment with accurate and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made for all treatment rendered to residents. 
• Any other duty as assigned by the Rehab Manager or Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational therapy recognised by the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years of experience, with experience in rehab services, nursing homes or hospitals
• Fully Registered Therapist with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council preferred

The Senior/ Physiotherapist develops and provides rehabitative care and services based on the care model, to residents of the Nursing Home(s). You will have opportunities to work with other healthcare professionals to design appropriate rehabilitation programmes for the residents of the nursing home. You may be involved in developing prevention and treatment programmes with inputs from the residents and may use advanced technology or robotics to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, joint range and mobility, increase exercise tolerance, and improve respiratory function. You will also provide caregiver education to facilitate residents’ recovery.

Clinical Care

• Assess, evaluate and identify rehabilitation needs of residents; formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy programmes to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain movement/function.
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of diets and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective.
• Evaluate and prescribe assistive devices to improve function in activities of daily living as required by residents.
• Maintain good communication and liaise with various disciplines involved in the rehabilitation process and refer residents to respective professionals for consultation and appropriate intervention.

Training & Development

• Guide, supervise and train physiotherapy students, therapist assistants, caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties and implementation of programmes, to ensure safe and effective treatment of residents.
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for residents' discharge back into the home environment.

Administration

• Maintain database/records of all residents to provide evidence-based treatment with accurate and appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that proper documentation is made for all treatment rendered to residents.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Rehab Manager or Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in physiotherapy recognised by the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council.
• Preferably with 1 to 2 years of experience, with experience in rehab services and hospitals, care homes and rehab centres. Fully Registered Therapist with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council preferred

As part of the Nursing Workforce for the Vanguard Senior Care, the Community Care Associate will assist the Senior / Staff Nurse in the delivery of required and optimal level (quality care) of healthcare services, based on the defined care model, to clients in the Vanguard Senior Care.

Work Location: Senja and Tampines Care Home

• Attend to basic nursing and general care needs of clients
• Conduct group activities for the clients
• Ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of the clients
• Work with the therapists on implementation of new activities
• Work with nurses to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Participate in quality improvement committee, and serve as a role model Any other duties as assigned by the CM (VSC) and Senior/ Staff Nurse

Requirements

• GCE N level
• Preferably attained training in either of the following courses:

a) WSQ Higher Cert in Healthcare support (Nursing Care)

b) ITE Approved Training Centre Healthcare (Home Care) program

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to converse in major dialects is an advantage
• Strong organisation abilities
• At least 1 year of experience, preferably with experience in rehab services or nursing homes or community care settings.

This vacancy is under the Career Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses (Degree). Please do not apply to this job posting. If interested, please apply through the CCP website at https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000189

Roles & Responsibilities:

Providing quality care

• Work with Senior/Nurse Manager to analyse and evaluate nursing care plan provided for the residents.
• Supervise ward operations for a ward / level to ensure quality delivery of care
• Co-ordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement care plan such as medication, hygiene care, social and physical activities for the residents.
• Identify symptoms of residents that are related to illnesses and/or decline in functional and cognitive abilities and advocate early medical attention.
• Oversee and ensure there is holistic case management of patients
• Perform incident reporting activities including investigation, report writing and communicating response to the family members involved
• Facilitate and assist in planning of regular ward meetings
• Identify and assess nursing service problems and assist nurse manager in the resolution of the problems

Training & Development

• Mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides/ Assistants and Healthcare Assistants in performing their functional duties.
• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.
• Conduct regular care conference to ensure there is sharing of knowledge and experience among the nurses and care staff

Administration and management

• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.
• Ensure all documentation of residents’ case is maintained appropriately.
• Deputise Senior/Nurse Manger in his/her absence
• Any other duty as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Senior/Nurse Manager
• Ensure compliance to operating procedures and policies to maintain quality clinical standards
• Conduct periodical audits (Internal Quality Audit) as well as quality improvement audit to ensure that care staff are performing and meeting clinical standards
• Report discrepancies in nursing procedure and policy to the relevant management staff
• Conduct projects and/or research on current issues and trends in the healthcare sector (e.g. infection control, quality improvement) as assigned by S/NMs
• Play a key role in developing relationships with patient’s family members and facilitate family conferences to ensure high service standards
• Oversee and supervise junior staff (e.g., NA & HCA) to take stock of their capabilities, in order to efficiently leverage on their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Conduct counselling session for care staff who may be facing trouble with work or have personal issues that might be affecting their work (ad-hoc basis).

Community Outreach Associate (COA) primarily manages the daily activities of the senior care centre by supporting the Centre Manager in planning and arranging activities and transport for the clients. He / She also provides general admin support to the centre thereby ensuring a smooth delivery of the client related services in accordance to the stipulated service level standards.

COA are to assist Community Engagement Executive (CEE) in managing all community development initiatives throughout Vanguard, when required on top of the above responsibilities. This role assist to implement programs to promote community awareness.

Work Location: Woodlands and Senja Care Home

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate social and recreational activities designed to meet the needs and interests of the clients
• Collect feedback and make improvements to the activities
• Coordinate, train and supervise volunteers where necessary
• Carry out reception duties
• Assist Centre Manager in planning and arranging transport schedule for clients
• Responsible for completing monthly / yearly reports in a timely fashion
• Responsible in maintaining program records (attendances, participating in Individual Care plans, recording of blood pressure etc) and any other administrative and relevant records /duties where assigned by the Centre Manager
• Responsible for community outreach and engagement, by being involved in external engagement for activities and programmes for Vanguard Senior Care (VSC)
• To track and report effectiveness of our outreach

Volunteer Management

• Work with CEE to manage / execute the volunteers’ framework for Senior Care Centre (VSC)
• Oversight and keeping track of VSC’s list of volunteers
• To assist in conducting briefings to volunteers at commencement
• Develop a feedback mechanism for the Volunteers who have served in VSCs
• Attend meetings relating to volunteer activities e.g. Volunteer Committee, Public Education, NCSS meetings relating to volunteers’ activities
• Assist in regular Support Group meetings and Volunteer Get-Togethers, Volunteers’ Appreciation functions in conjunction with various departments in Vanguard who engages volunteers
• Develop relationships with the volunteers/ or their organisations so that a sustainable pipeline of volunteers is created.
• Manage regular reporting and tracking, and report metrics
• Donation management – Tracking and responding to donations received for the Home.

Requirements

• ‘O’ Level/ Diploma in any discipline
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who is organized and meticulous at work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

You will be posted to Tampines/Bukit Batok/Senja/Woodlands/Pearl's Hill Care Home

Providing quality care

• Work with Senior/Nurse Manager to analyse and evaluate nursing care plan provided for the residents.
• Co-ordinate with Enrolled Nurses to implement care plan such as medication, hygiene care, social and physical activities for the residents.
• Identify symptoms of residents that are related to illnesses and/or decline in functional and cognitive abilities and advocate early medical attention.

Training & Development

• Mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Aides/ Assistants and Healthcare Assistants in performing their functional duties.
• Participate in relevant quality improvement and assessment activities.

Administration and management

• Educate family members of residents on the residents’ health conditions and help them gain understanding on the holistic care provided.
• Ensure all documentation of residents’ case is maintained appropriately.
• Deputise Senior/Nurse Manger in his/her absence
• Any other duty as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Senior/Nurse Manager

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing from an recognised institution as approved by Singapore Nursing Board
• Demonstrate good communications and people engagement skills, preferably the use of local languages and dialects.
• Good organisation ability Able to form networks and strong linkages with stakeholders.
• Able to work shifts
• Candidates with the relevant nursing qualification without experience will be considered.
• For Senior position, at least 7 to 8 years of experience, preferably with experience in public healthcare or nursing home sector.
• Various locations available: Bukit Batok, Senja, Woodlands, Tampines, Pearl's Hill