Community Engagement Associate

Responsibilities:

• Organise community engagement programmes and services.
• Conduct needs assessment to tailor engagement plan for each elder.
• Prepare collaterals for the promotion of programmes and services.
• Assist in the evaluation and review of programmes and services for effectiveness and improvement.
• Ensure safety procedures are adhered to for all programmes and services.
• Attend to all relevant enquiries and service requests from the community.
• Support the needs and well-being of the elders and their caregivers in the community through home visits, care planning, service referrals, activity recommendations, etc.
• Plan and coordinate befriending and community screening efforts for elders in the community.
• Monitor the alert alarm system (AAS), if any, during office hours including investigating and rendering necessary assistance.
• Assist in the management of AAC membership including recruitment, publicity, registration, and retention.
• Maintain a database of membership and volunteer management using the in-house AAC management system.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support the AAC programmes and services.
• Liaise with internal and external sources of partnerships to conduct and implement programmes and services for the elders in the community.
• Prepare relevant reports and claims to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to MOHs requirements for AAC Service Model.
• Assist with engagement programme and service administration, operations, and logistics.
• Ensure the environmental safety and hygiene of activity areas at all times.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good operational condition.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in relevant disciplines such as Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, etc.
• Prior experience in Senior Care Centre, Active Ageing Centre or similar setting would be Advantageous.
• Passionate about serving elders.
• Resourceful, proactive, responsible, and focused on clients.
• Team player with strong communications, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community-based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home-based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapores ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character. Since our founding with four centres, we have grown to more than 30 centres and two nursing homes, impacting over 22,000 elders islandwide.

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate professional to join us. If you're ready to embrace a challenge that blends purpose with professional and personal growth, we invite you to join our Super Loving Extra Caring family to Serve, Love and Empower Communities together!