Senior Medical Social Worker

People Profilers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual for a social work role focused on managing staff and providing patient care. Responsibilities include training, assessments, and counseling within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Social Work and has a passion for working with the elderly. An advantage is the ability to communicate in various languages.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation Board.
• Genuine interest in working with the elderly in a hospital environment.
• Ability to communicate with non-English speaking patients and family members is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the training needs and professional development of staff.
• Conduct social and financial assessments of patients.
• Provide counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Counseling

Communication in vernacular languages

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

• Manage the training needs and professional development of staff
• Manage staff performance and appraisal
• Manage work distribution and leave coverage
• Provide supervision and case consultation especially for junior staff
• Review work processes to enhance efficiency
• Represent the MSW dept in internal and external meetings.
• Convenes and co-ordinate the Medifund Committee meetings
• Involvement in the Corporate Orientation of new staff
• Liaise with other organizations and networking with them to enhance patient care.

General:

• Perform social and financial assessment of patients and make recommendations
• Provide counseling to patients and families and lead in family conferences
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team on patient-care
• Casework: Deal with a social-emotional problems of the patients and their families
• Assist in fulfilling the mission of the hospital
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work / Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• A Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation Board
• Must have genuine interest in working with the elderly in a Hospital environment
• Ability to communicate in vernacular languages will be an advantage to converse with non-english speaking patients & family members.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Interested applicants please send your updated resume to [e-mail]

Noga Lim Wei Loong
Registration Number: R1329872
EA License Number: 10C3804
People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705
http://www.peopleprofilers.com