Senior Medical Social Worker

Duties

Provide financial counselling upon admission
Co-ordinate an assessment onsite of patient to assess nursing/rehab status/behavioural and any social concerns
Review social aspects in ward 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 therapist where required
Provide counselling to patients with psychosocial issues
Facilitate family conference for discussion on financial considerations, if necessary
Work with Nursing team to review care to residents and understand their social situation
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)
Update residents’ profile and movement in database
Manage and supervise team members in case management team
Guide on the professional development of team members
Qualifications

Degree in Social Work or related discipline
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Interested and qualified applicants, please send your resume to ivy.yong@recruitexpress.com.sg

Ivy Yong Shi Mei

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