Social Work Associate
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1976, Home Nursing Foundation (HNF) is a leading charity that provides home healthcare services in Singapore, regardless of our patients' ability to pay. Dedicated to all-round support for our patients, HNF delivers comprehensive care programmes to look after patients' emotional well-being and healthcare needs. Our HNF Wellness Day Care & Rehabilitation Centres offer an array of social activities, social support and holistic healthcare services to help our elderly stay independent in their own community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conduct financial assessments and assist clients with applications for financial schemes
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure access to care services & financial schemes such as SMF
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Perform Information & Referral, basic case management and basic counselling support functions
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Conduct home visit independently or joint visit with MSWs or Home Care team where necessary
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Conduct care assessment (e.g. InterRAI) for referrals from community with HNF's presence, as assigned
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Develop care plans and coordinate follow-up actions to address seniors' needs
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Work closely with healthcare or community partners to support smooth care transitions and delivery of community care services
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Support evaluation efforts for programmes and projects to ensure quality and effectiveness
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Undertake outreach and publicity efforts to boost enrolment and relevant programmes
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Support service development, departmental projects, and Centre initiatives as required
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Support the administrative functions of the department
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Attend relevant training, supervision sessions, and casework discussions for continued professional growth
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Perform any other related duties as directed by the reporting officers.
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Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
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Proficiency in English and other languages or dialects to communicate to our clients and beneficiaries
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Experience in means testing and healthcare setting is advantageous but fresh graduate may apply