Medical Social Worker

We are looking for a Medical Social Worker to join the team.

As a Medical Social Worker, you are responsible for providing psychosocial support for elders and caregivers through in-depth assessment, case management and multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate care and maximise elders' dignity.

Responsibilities:

Care Coordination/Management

• Management of caseload requiring social work intervention within stipulated response time in assigned setting.
• Conduct BPSS assessment, case management and coordination of care for referred elders and caregivers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to promote well-being of elders and caregivers through multidisciplinary meeting (MDM).
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning process for potential elders in transitioning from SLEC to other services if appropriate.
• Provide community case management services and make appropriate referrals to other agencies when required.
• Participate in case discussions.
• Carry out relevant tasks as assigned by clinical supervisor and/or Head of Department.

Programme

• Support and co-facilitate therapeutic groupwork/programs for elders and caregivers as appropriate to their needs.
• Facilitate ACP conversations when appropriate.

Admin

• Facilitate and prepare reports for financial assistance applications such as Medifund, Subsidy Deviation etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of case files, referrals and other related documents for case management and audit purposes.
• Contribute to half-yearly statistical report for funded program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives/projects.
• Sourcing community support networks and programmes for the benefits of our elders.

Interpersonal

• Ability to converse in local languages to be able to communicate with clients.
• Team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Able to work independently.

Job Requirements:

• Degree / Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Minimal 2 years of direct social work experience.
• Prior work with elders in a community or healthcare setting would be advantageous.

About St Lukes Eldercare

St Lukes ElderCare (SLEC) is a Christian healthcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Singapore, regardless of race, language and religion.

Guided by our GRACE philosophy of care, we are committed to providing compassionate and holistic care that fosters autonomy and choice. To empower elders of varying needs, from the fit to the frail, we offer a comprehensive suite of services islandwide. These include community based programmes that promote active ageing; centre-based offerings such as day care, rehabilitation and nursing; residential (nursing home) services for long-term care; and home based services covering medical, nursing and therapy needs.

Leveraging our legacy of over 25 years, we are on an unstoppable mission to transform care challenges of Singapore's ageing population. Through innovation, collaboration and education, we seek to elevate the community care sector, where elders thrive in their golden years and age with dignity, independence and joy.

Incorporated in 1999, SLEC is a registered charity and an Institution of a Public Character. Since our founding with four centres, we have grown to more than 30 centres and two nursing homes, impacting over 22,000 elders islandwide.

We are seeking a passionate and compassionate professional to join us. If you're ready to embrace a challenge that blends purpose with professional and personal growth, we invite you to join our Super Loving Extra Caring family to Serve, Love and Empower Communities together!