Discharge & Psychosocial Support Assistant

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support Medical Social Workers in delivering patient and family-centered care. You will handle administrative tasks, assist with data collection and statistics, and may conduct home visits as required.

Responsibilities include care planning, coordination and timely fund applications, with emphasis on accurate documentation and compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma preferably in Social Work / Community Service / Human Services.
• If Degree in other disciplines, is or will be pursuing Post-Graduate diploma in Social Work.
• Relevant experience in Social Services, Accounting and Statistics will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To ensure accessible health and social care through seamless discharge by providing care planning, coordination and follow up.
• To provide quality psychosocial support care.
• Timeliness and accuracy of fund applications.
• History Taking/Documentation and Psychosocial Assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Social Work / Community Service / Human Services

Post-Graduate diploma in Social Work (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support Medical Social Workers in delivering patient and family-centered care. You will handle administrative tasks, assist with data collection and statistics, and may conduct home visits as required.

Responsibilities include care planning, coordination and timely fund applications, with emphasis on accurate documentation and compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families.