JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Conduct case assessment and formulate individualized care plans for persons with dementia and their carers.
- Provide resources and support to clients through care coordination and service linkages, that includes but not limited to providing information and referrals, liaising with other health and social service professionals.
- Provide interventions such as psychoeducation, supportive counselling, groupwork for persons living with dementia and/or carers.
- Attend and participate in case conferences, care planning and review meetings as required.
- Develop carer peers by providing resources and facilitating peer support networks.
- Plan and conduct dementia screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support.
- Participate in outreach events to promote dementia awareness, including the delivery of public education talks.
- Keep appropriate written records and produce reports, as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; database administration; data entry for statistical compilation and filing.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of client records to funder for data analysis, in accordance to programme requirements.
- Any other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Social Work and registered as an Accredited Social Worker.
- Keenness in doing case management work with persons with dementia and carers.
- Team player and able to work as a group.
- Attention to details and able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
