Urgently Hiring a Compassionate Caregiver in Singapore: 4 Essential Tips to Know in 2024

   Urgently need a caregiver for your loved one and are looking for information on how to find and hire a caregiver as soon as possible. Hiring a caregiver in Singapore can be a daunting task, especially when the need is urgent and the time is important. Here will be the solution that you need to know and we will guide you with all the information that you need in order to hire a caregiver quickly and efficiently in Singapore.

Understand The Caregiver Qualification and Your Own Requirements

It is important to understand your own requirement and know what qualifications caregivers have in order to hire a caregiver in Singapore. In general, for you to hire a candidate (caregiver) in Singapore, they need to complete a basic nursing course or have relevant healthcare experience to pass from MOM. Additionally, the caregiver must at least understand the English language, and if they can speak or understand another language that is commonly spoken in Singapore such as Mandarin, or Hokkien that will be an advantage. As communication is one of the important keys in caregiving.

One of the fastest and most efficient ways to find a caregiver is through caregiver agency. As agencies have a pool of qualitied and experienced caregivers who are available for you to hire on short notice. Aseana Caregivers is of the top caregiver agencies in Singapore having 16 years experience is serving Affordable Live-in Caregivers & Interim Care Service.

Besides, do let our consultant know about what is your requirement, here is the guide on what you can take notes:

• What is the condition of the patients?
• How old are the patients?
• Does the patient quired moderate care or Complex care (NGT or PEG feeding)
• What is the homestay you are staying in (Condo, Apartment, Landed, or HDB)?
• How many rooms that you have for your units/houses?
• What is your budget for hiring?

How does live in care work? (What are the process of hiring a caregiver in Singapore)

Received your requirement

• Once we received your inquiry about your specific needs, our consultant will reach to you through call, message, email or schedule a home visit depends on the details that you provided. 

Making Selection of Candidates (up to 1-2 Weeks) 

• Our Aseana Caregivers Consult will identify the right caregivers that fit your requirement. 
• The shortlisted caregivers will be sent to you within a week and a WhatsApp interview be will arranged at your soonest convenience.
• You can request a recommendation from our consultant upon your selection.

Submitting the application (up to 2-5 days) 

• Our consultant will submit an application for a normal case to MOM once accepted the full payment.
• We will provide insurance from Liberty Insurance for your Caregiver.
• Once the application is approved we will proceed with the arrangement of the arrival of the selected caregiver to Singapore.

FDW/Caregiver Arrival 

• The caregiver will arrange to medical check-up and setting-in the necessary training program. The consultant will check through the care plan with the caregiver to reinforce his/her relevant caring skills.
• Arrange Work Permit card for caregivers with MOM 
• Arrange a Handover once check through all the steps and follow up within 1 - 2 weeks to ensure the candidate is right fits your requirement.
• Aseana Caregivers will provide Guarantee Period for you. Contact our Consultant for more info.

For more information about Live-in caregivers: https://www.caregivers.com.sg/live-in-caregivers/