Senior Medical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Support

St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Queenstown); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing facility in Singapore seeks a Social Worker to support residents and their families with social and financial issues. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, counseling, and ensuring suitable services are provided. The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work and at least five years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. The role involves liaising with agencies for assistance and maintaining case records. This position requires a Registered Social Worker accredited by Singapore authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work and supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Registered Social Worker accredited by Singapore Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Interview and counsel residents and families to resolve issues.
• Ensure healthy bed occupancy and assess suitability of patients.
• Consult with medical staff for patient management.
• Liaise with organisations to meet residents' needs.
• Apply for financial assistance for residents.

Skills

Counseling skills

Liaising with agencies

Financial assessment

Health care knowledge

Report writing

Education

Degree in Social Work/Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

A nursing facility in Singapore seeks a Social Worker to support residents and their families with social and financial issues. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, counseling, and ensuring suitable services are provided. The ideal candidate has a degree in Social Work and at least five years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. The role involves liaising with agencies for assistance and maintaining case records. This position requires a Registered Social Worker accredited by Singapore authorities.