Tampines - Health Coach
Company description:
The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is a leader in public healthcare in Singapore, recognised at home and abroad for the quality of its medical expertise and facilities. Care is provided through an integrated network of seven primary care polyclinics, acute care and tertiary hospitals, national specialty centres and business divisions.Together they bring a rich legacy of medical expertise to our philosophy of integrated patient-centred care.
NHG's vision is "Adding Years of Healthy Life". This vision goes beyond merely healing the sick to the more difficult and infinitely more rewarding task of preventing illness and preserving health and quality of life. With some 22,000 staff, NHG aims to provide care that is patient-centric, accessible, seamless, comprehensive, appropriate and cost-effective.
As the Regional Health System (RHS) for Central-North Singapore, it is vital for NHG to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, community advisors, and voluntary welfare organisations. Together with our patients, their families and caregivers, we aim to deliver integrated healthcare services and programmes that help in Adding Years of Healthy Life to all concerned.
Job description:
This role involves conducting comprehensive care needs assessments to engage residents in understanding their health status and setting health-promoting goals. The individual will implement lifestyle interventions aimed at modifying and sustaining behaviors that reduce health risks, enhance self-management of chronic conditions, and improve overall health-related quality of life.
While the position may require guidance and supervision for managing clients with more complex needs, collaboration with the Community Health Team (CHT) is essential to ensure holistic care planning and effective service delivery. This role is pivotal in fostering a supportive environment that encourages residents to take charge of their health and well-being.
- Will be community-based and need to be stationed in community posts or conduct home visits.
- Must be physically fit to travel in the community by public transport.
- Must be able to work during after office hours or weekends when rostered.