Career

Our Employee Value Proposition – ‘Because We Care’

We are professionals committed to enhancing dementia care, knowledge and advocacy in Singapore. We support each other in our common pursuit to inspire society to regard and respect persons living with dementia as individuals who can lead purposeful and meaningful lives, and to create a more compassionate society.

Communication, openness and innovation are key traits within our Dementia Singapore family. We listen to each other’s feedback and suggestions, and work together to make Dementia Singapore a better place to work in.

We care for the well-being of our team so that we can provide the highest standard of care to our clients. This includes providing for career growth for all employees of Dementia Singapore, while also catering for good work-life harmony to allow for personal growth and development.

Flexible Work Arrangement

As part of our Work-Life Harmony strategy, we adopt the Flexible Work Arrangement (depending on the job nature) where our employees can work from anywhere and choose their preferred work time!

Flexi-Time – Work in staggered hours arrangement.
Flexi-Location – Work from wherever is comfortable, conducive, and convenient for you.

At Dementia Singapore , we believe that achieving work-life balance will allow every valued staff of the Dementia Singapore family to satisfy their professional and personal goals.

If you aspire to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that works to improve our clients’ lives, come join us!

Applicants may send your CV in MS Word or PDF format to [email protected].

If you did not find any relevant opportunities, you may submit a general application.

Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Practicum/Clinical Attachment Opportunities

  • Diploma students pursuing Nursing, Psychology, Gerontology at local polytechnics
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Diploma students pursuing Social Work or Occupational Therapy at local universities
  • Post-graduate students pursuing Gerontology, Social Work or Art Therapy at local universities

Career Opportunities

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure wellbeing of clients.
  • Ensure clients medical and dietary requirements are met.
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living and toileting needs.
  • Assist in carrying out daily activities and programmes at Centre.
  • In charge of pantry & washroom cleaning, procurement of groceries and maintenance of Centre.
  • Carry out any other duties as & when assigned.

Requirements:

  • Interested in working and caring for the elderly.
  • Possess a caring and nurturing personality.
  • Good communication skills.
  • 5-day work week (Mon-Fri).

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure well-being of clients
  • Ensure clients’ medical and dietary requirements are met
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living & toileting needs
  • Assist in carrying out Centre’s daily activities and programmes

Requirements:

  • Interested in working and caring for the elderly.
  • Good communication skills.
  • 5-day work week (Mon-Fri).

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage digital content across various channels, including website, email, and social media, etc.
  • Create effective SEO-optimised written, visual, and video content, and social media posts that engage audiences and promote Dementia Singapore’s cause.
  • Increase followers/subscribers across our social media platforms by creating compelling strategies catered to various targeted audiences.
  • Build and execute social media strategies through competitive research, platform determination, and benchmarking, etc.
  • Analyse social media analytics to measure the performance of our campaigns.
  • Assist in major advocacy and communications events, such as World Alzheimer’s Month, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Communications with at least two years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in social media management.
  • Experience in website management and graphic design is a plus.
  • Savvy in photography and video making for social media.
  • Knowledge and understanding of social media sites and platforms including Meta (Instagram and Facebook), Google (YouTube), Tik Tok and Pinterest.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct case assessments and formulate individualized care plans for persons with dementia and their carers.
  • Provide resources and support to clients through care coordination and service linkages, that include but are not limited to providing information and referrals, and liaising with other health and social service professionals.
  • Provide interventions such as psychoeducation, supportive counselling, and group work for persons living with dementia and/or carers.
  • Attend and participate in case conferences, care planning and review meetings as required.
  • Develop caregiver peers by providing resources and facilitating peer support networks.
  • Plan and conduct dementia screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support.
  • Participate in outreach events to promote dementia awareness, including the delivery of public education talks.
  • Keep appropriate written records and produce reports, as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; database administration; data entry for statistical compilation and filing.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of client records to funder for data analysis, in accordance with programme requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Social Work and registered as an Accredited Social Worker.
  • Keenness in doing case management work with persons with dementia and carers.
  • Team player and able to work as a group.
  • Attention to detail and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.

Competencies:

  • At least three years of working experience.
  • Experience working in dementia care, geriatrics or mental health settings preferred.
  • Excellent in customer service, listening skills with positive attitude.
  • Observe strict confidentiality on all information; obtain and respect the privacy of all clients and their families, and co-workers in Dementia Singapore.

Responsibilities:

  • Record and process all transactions in the accounting system using double entries and how to use the accounting system.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliation and understand the importance of a “clean” balance sheet.
  • Perform month-end closing activities in a timely and accurate manner to ensure no financial misstatement with supervision.
  • Perform month-end closing activities in a timely and accurate manner to ensure no financial misstatement with minimum supervision.
  • Understand the payment process and what are the key internal controls to be in place and to identify any gaps.
  • Understand how to use the online banking system.
  • Prepare cash forecast to better manage our cash in bank (eg how much to transfer to the different bank accounts or to place in fixed deposits).
  • Plan, organise, and lead programmes and activities, on a group basis, depending on the preferences, needs and limitations of each client.
  • Orientate new clients into the programmes and activities.
  • Assist in filing of clients’ documents, and Centre’s documents and ensure that all the forms are up-to-date, that there are sufficient copies of client’s registration forms for new clients, etc.
  • Monitor the supply and condition of equipment and activity props and supplies and assist in procuring the items when need be.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Application of accounting standards.
  • Cash Management – accounts payables and receivables.
  • Develop and implement programmes and activities to meet the goals developed.
  • Responsible for the completion and maintenance of proper documentation and records, such as the clients’ activity participation log.
  • Responsible for and oversee functions such as procurement, and maintenance of centre facilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise, and lead programmes and activities, either one-to-one or on a group basis, depending on the preferences, needs and limitations of each client.
  • Orientate new clients into the programmes and activities.
  • Understand and able to apply the whole Person-Centred Care approach concept.
  • Procure consumables as needed by day-to-day activity sessions.
  • Monitor the supply and condition of equipment and activity props and supplies and assist in procuring the items when needed.
  • Carry out any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements:

  • GCE “O” levels.
  • Passionate to work with seniors.
  • A hands-on person with skills in baking, arts & crafts, flower arrangements, singing, dancing, etc.
  • Gentle and patient.
  • Able to use Powerpoint.
  • Able to work independently and be a team player.
As a donor, you can make a difference to the dementia landscape. Make a contribution now.
As a donor, you can make a difference to the dementia landscape.
Make a contribution now.