Social Work Assistant

at  The Salvation Army Singapore

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

With a capacity of around 430 beds, Peacehaven provides compassionate, individualized, holistic care to all without discrimination. We offer a comprehensive gamut of services to care for the sick, frail and elderly who have physical or mental disabilities with minimal or no appropriate caregiver support at home.
Peacehaven has also been awarded the bizSAFE level 4 status which affirms our commitment to safety and health standards at the workplace.
The Salvation Army, Singapore - Peacehaven Nursing Home
DESIGNATION : Social Work Assistant (Temporary)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Receive and process applications from AIC & CGH or other outside sources of referral
• Provide administrative support and coordination on new admissions
• Coordinate and setting up weekly/monthly Multidisciplinary Team meetings (MDM) and to follow-up when required
• Coordinate Family Care Conference and Client Care Conference
• Conduct and follow up in means testing
• Prepare documents for Medifund and any other financial assistance applications if necessary
• Coordinate home assessments and conduct home visits when necessary
• Post discharge follow up
• Provide administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS

• O/A Levels, preferably with certificate of office skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably with 2 years relevant working experience
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquette
• Should be a team player who is patient, warm and helpful and organised at work
• Knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office and Excel is required