Job description

Job Summary

Provide holistic physical, emotional, and spiritual care toresidents in a nursing home. Support residents’ daily needs, engagement, well‑being,and pastoral care while respecting diverse cultures and beliefs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with daily care, mobility, meals, and appointments
  • Support residents in self‑care and independence
  • Conduct group activities (recreation, reminiscence, simple exercises, IADLs)
  • Engage residents individually, document life stories, and build meaningful relationships
  • Provide pastoral and emotional support to residents and families
  • Conduct faith‑based activities where appropriate (e.g. Communion, prayers, Bible sessions)
  • Support residents through illness, end‑of‑life, grief, and bereavement
  • Work closely with nursing and care teams
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree Counselling, Pastoral Care, or related field
  • Training in pastoral care or counselling is an advantage
  • 2–3 years’ experience in eldercare, healthcare, or pastoral care preferred
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and emotionally resilient
  • Proficient in English; other languages/dialects an advantage
  • Willing to work flexible hours
  • Comfortable working in a secular environment while providing faith‑based care

Join Us

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and making ameaningful difference in their physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being,we welcome you to apply.

Interested candidates may apply with their resume detailing relevantexperience and qualifications to dawntjoa@sainttheresahome.org.sg/ lucyyeo@sainttheresahome.org.sg or

Human Resource Dept

St Theresa’s Home

49 Upper Thomson Road

Singapore 574325

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Salary range:  $18 – $25 per hour (commensurate with experience &qualifications).

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 06 May, 2026
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Contract
  • Salary: 2400
  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Contract

Company Details

About Catholic Welfare Services Singapore

Catholic Welfare Services (CWS) was founded in 1959 on the spirit of the Good Shepherd to lead people to love and fulfillment, and the Spirit of the Good Samaritan to help those who have fallen along the way.

Over the years, CWS has grown to become an action arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore, alleviating poverty and distress among the lost sheep of society, irrespective of race or religion, by being their caring shepherd.

Our Services & Programmes

From its humble beginnings of providing food relief to the poor, CWS services and programmes now include:

  1. HQ Services
  2. Night Mission
  3. Heart@Work
  4. St Joseph's Home
  5. St Theresa's Home
  6. Villa Francis Home
  7. Gift of Joy
  8. St Vincent Home
  9.  CWS - BT YouthReach

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