Programme Executive

DEMENTIA SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization focused on dementia care seeks a Programme Executive in Singapore. Responsibilities include organizing outreach to raise dementia awareness, providing case management and care coordination for clients and their caregivers, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 2-3 years of experience in healthcare. This role requires a self-motivated individual comfortable in group settings and the ability to work one Saturday a month. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or related fields required.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in healthcare or community care.
• Prior experience in casework with persons living with dementia is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic case management for persons with dementia and their carers.
• Coordinate care and resources for dementia clients.
• Plan and conduct outreach and case finding for dementia.

Skills

Self-motivated

Resourceful

Attention to details

Ability to plan and implement ideas

Comfortable in speaking with group

Education

Degree/Diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or related fields

Job description

The Programme Executive will be responsible for organising and conducting outreach to increase dementia awareness and promote early identification. He/she will support clients with or who areat risk of dementia and/or their caregivers by linking them to the necessary support and resources. He/She will continue to monitor and support these clients and/or their caregivers in the community.

The Programme Executive will also be involved in data collation and evaluation of the CREST programme.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide basic case management for persons with dementia and their carers.
• Provide care coordination and service linkage to clients with dementia, with the appropriate resources and support including caregiver support.
• Facilitate and coordinate group activities for carers and/or persons with dementia.
• Engage with various internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of programme.
• Plan and conduct outreach to the community and stakeholders including faith-based, corporate and community organisation to increase awareness of dementia.
• Plan and conduct dementia case finding/screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support.
• Explore new avenues of collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of client follow up.
• Update statistical data on timely manner for reporting to funder.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in social work, counselling, psychology or other fields related to healthcare and community care.
• Preferably 2-3 years of healthcare/community care experience.
• Prior experience in casework and working with persons living with dementia or carers is an added advantage.
• Ability to work on Saturdays (min once a month).
• Competencies: Self-motivated, resourceful, attention to details, ability to plan and implement ideas, comfortable in speaking with group.