Medical Social Worker

• Location: Apex Harmony Lodge, Singapore
• Type: Full-time, On-site
• Reports to: Senior Social Worker
• Eligibility: Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents only.

About Apex Harmony Lodge

Apex Harmony Lodge is a 210-bed nursing home focused on providing dedicated care for individuals with dementia. The medical social worker plays a crucial role in supporting our residents using person-centred care and ability centred care. S/he will work collaboratively as a team with multi-disciplinary professionals (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Therapeutic Programme Executive, Psychologist and Nursing staff) to empower and actively engage residents at the Lodge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Casework

• Provide comprehensive case management, including care assessment and intervention

2. Financial Support

• Facilitate financial assistance for new residents in line with MediFund guidelines
• Conduct financial assessments and reviews to ensure continuous funding support for residents

3. Admissions & Bed Occupancy

• Work with caregivers and referring parties to perform intake assessments
• Coordinate the end-to-end admission process

4. Other Duties

• Networking with healthcare facilities, social agencies and community partners
• Active member of relevant committees, including Pandemic Response Team
• Provide caregiver support and strengthen engagement with next-of-kin
• Carry out ACP/PPC documentation

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Singapore Association of Social Workers
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Familiarity with Medifund, MFEC, PGDAS, IDAPE, Eldershield/Careshield, and Medisave
• Strong administrative, writing, and conceptualization skills
• Compassionate, mature, and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical social work
• Talents in wellness or creative facilitation are a plus

We regret that only Singapore citizens and permanent residents' candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.

All applications will be treated with full confidentiality.

Submit your resume to recruit@apexharmony.org.sg to apply today!