Social Work Associate / Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker, the jobholder also holds a dotted line reporting to the Service Head.
Job Summary:
Supports the Med..
Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker, the jobholder also holds a dotted line reporting to the Service Head.
Job Summary:
- Supports the Medical Social Workers and Expressive Therapists in delivering comprehensive services to the patients and their families.
- Assists with administrative tasks, conduct assessments to facilitate patients’ interactions and contribute to the development and implementation of the intervention plans.
- Renders psycho-emotional, social & spiritual care and support to Dover Park Hospice clients and in doing so, help enhance their quality of life and thus leading more meaningful lives.
- Plays an active role in the planning and execution of the activities of the Hospice that promotes the objectives and the mission of the Hospice.
- Assist clinical team with referrals of patients for both care and financial support to other community agencies (e.g. Home-Based Respite Care, Home Personal Care).
- Collaborates with internal and external service providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate and timely support and follow-up services.
- Survey community resources and collate the list of suitable care and financial resources to benefit patients and families.
- Support coordination of community resources and services (e.g. HRHS List).
- Maintains accurate and timely case notes and documentations.
Requirements:
- For Social Work Coordinator, candidate should possess a Degree/Diploma in related fields (e.g. Counselling, Psychology, Sociology).
- For Social Work Associate, candidate should possess a Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) or Social Services with a recognised institution.
- Preferably 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment and at least 1 year of clinical experience will be preferred.
- Competent in MS Office applications especially in MS Excel.
- Mature, dynamic and self-motivated.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem-solving skills.
- Empathic, committed and enjoys working as a team.
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