Medical Social Worker (Geriatric) - YZ11

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support residents at Sin Ming, near Bright Hill.

The role covers intake, psychosocial assessments, case management, ACP facilitation, discharge planning, and community referrals to ensure holistic care for residents and families. You will also coordinate respite care, crisis interventions, palliative care, bereavement support, and group activities, while maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in social work or related field.
• SWAAB registration as a social worker.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, hospital or community hospital preferred.
• Experience working with elderly and dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Intake screening with nursing staff and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide counselling and ongoing case management for residents and families.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and government agencies.
• Facilitate Advance Care Planning discussions and documentation.
• Develop discharge and transition plans with the team.
• Coordinate respite care referrals and placement planning.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis interventions as needed.
• Provide bereavement support and coordinate related services.
• Maintain records, reports and participate in quality initiatives.
• Engage residents in programmes and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Counselling

Intake assessment

Case management

Advance care planning

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Palliative care

Bereavement support

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Registered Social Worker with SWAAB

Job description

Position Title: Medical Social Worker
Location: Sin Ming, Nearest MRT Bright Hill
Working Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8.30am - 6pm
Salary: $5,000 – $6,500

Key Responsibilities

1. Intake, Assessment and Admission Support

• Partner with Nursing staff to conduct intake screening for prospective residents/clients.
• Perform psychosocial assessments covering residents' and families' social, emotional, financial, caregiving and support needs.
• Identify residents and families requiring ongoing psychosocial support.
• Participate in pre-admission and admission assessments.
• Support newly admitted residents and families during admission.
• Conduct InterRAI assessments and related evaluations.
• Document assessments, interventions and care plans in the designated systems.

2. Casework, Counselling and Care Management

• Provide counselling and psychosocial interventions to residents and families.
• Conduct case management and coordinate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers and government agencies.
• Provide information on government schemes, financial assistance and community support services.
• Follow up on financial assistance applications where required.
• Manage assigned caseloads and maintain case documentation.

3. Advance Care Planning (ACP)

• Facilitate and document Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions.
• Conduct ACP facilitation sessions as required.
• Support ACP implementation for long-term residents.
• Provide information on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) where applicable.

4. Discharge Planning and Care Transition

• Develop and implement discharge and transition plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate referrals to nursing homes, community hospitals, hospices, home care services and relevant agencies.
• Support discharge planning and long-term placement arrangements.

5. Respite Care Coordination

• Assess respite care referrals.
• Coordinate admissions, assessments and care planning.
• Support placement planning and discharge arrangements.

6. Crisis Intervention

• Conduct risk assessments and interventions for:Suicide riskFamily violenceCaregiver burnoutGrief-related situations
• Develop intervention plans and provide family mediation where required.

7. Palliative Care and Bereavement Support

• Facilitate End-of-Life (EOL) discussions.
• Document end-of-life care preferences.
• Coordinate funeral arrangements where required.
• Provide bereavement support and referrals.

8. Resident Engagement

• Facilitate group programmes and support groups.
• Organise resident committee meetings.
• Support resident engagement activities and community programmes.

9. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare institutions, community agencies and service providers.

10. Administration

• Maintain records, reports and documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Participate in professional development activities.

11. Other Duties

• Attend to enquiries and service referrals.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work / BA (Major in Social Work) / Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital or community hospital setting.
• Experience working with elderlyand people with dementia.
• Certification as an Advance Care Plan Facilitator is an advantage.

Tan Yen Zhen (Chen Yan Zhen) Reg No: R25138932

The SupremeHR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279