Medical Social Worker (Full-Time / East / Nursing Home) #CC

ANTARES MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to provide financial counselling, supervise case management teams, and coordinate assessments for patients. Candidates must hold a Degree in Social Work, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Google Workspace. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment and positively impact patients' lives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Social work in healthcare background preferred.
• Ability to manage and supervise team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counselling upon admission.
• Coordinate assessment on patient's nursing/rehab status.
• Review social aspects regarding activity participation.
• Manage and supervise team members in case management team.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Self-discipline

Education

Degree in Social Work or related discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Admissions

• Provide financial counselling upon admission
• Co-ordinate an assessment on site of the patient to assess nursing/rehab status/behavioural and any social concerns

Case Conference

• Review social aspects inward with regards to activity participation, visitors and befriending, financial consideration status, etc.
• Provide therapy/nursing/medical/social recommendations and support family and resident to complete home discharge or other care options
• Review supporting documents for referral to other care options and seek financial assistance for home equipping as recommended by the therapist where required
• Provide counselling to patients with psychosocial issues
• Facilitate family conferences for discussion on financial considerations, if necessary
• Work with the Nursing team to review care for residents and understand their social situation

Financial Assistance Schemes

• Work with resident or next-of-kin on financial considerations (e.g. Government Means Test subsidy)
• Review cases and facilitate meetings for Medifund cases
• Apply for financial assistance (e.g. Means Test, Medifund, IDAPE, ELDERSHIELD, MFEC)

Reports

• Update residents' profile and movement in database
• Review next-of-kin details and update residents' social report
• Review residents accounts receivable status report

Supervision/Development of team members

• Manage and supervise team members in case management team
• Guide on the professional development of team members

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or related discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Social work in healthcare background preferred
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Caring, positive and self-disciplined individual
• Ability to work well in a team
• Proficient in Google Workspace (i.e. Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides etc)

Interested applicants can submit your updated CV to [e-mail]

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