SANH Tampines North - Counsellor [Clinical]

St. Andrew's Nursing Home (Henderson)
Posted 17d ago

Job Summary:

The Counsellor will provide comprehensive psychosocial support to individuals and families, relationship and emotional support, end-of-life care, and the implementation and evaluation of relevant programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of psychosocial dynamics, and the ability to create a supportive environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

Psychosocial Support:

  • Provide individual and group counselling sessions to residents, focusing on emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
  • Offer relationship support by helping clients navigate interpersonal issues and fostering healthy communication.

End-of-Life Support:

  • Provide compassionate support to residents and families facing end-of-life issues, ensuring dignity and respect throughout the process.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans that address both emotional and practical needs during end-of-life transitions.
  • Conduct grief and bereavement counselling for families coping with loss.

Program Implementation:

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and management of psychosocial programs aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life.
  • Work collaboratively with the MSW and other team members to identify community needs and tailor programs accordingly.
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions on relevant psychosocial topics for residents, families, staff and community members.

Program Evaluation:

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial programs through data collection, feedback, and outcome assessments.
  • Prepare and present reports on program performance, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
  • Utilize evaluation findings to inform future program development and enhance service delivery.

Collaboration and Networking:

  • Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to support residents' needs.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure a holistic approach to resident care.

Documentation and Compliance:

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of resident interactions, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards and best practices in counselling and social work.

Professional Development:

  • Engage in continuous professional development through training, workshops, and relevant certifications.
  • Stay informed about current trends and best practices in psychosocial support and counselling.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
  • Relevant licensure or certification in counselling or social work (preferred).
  • Proven experience in providing psychosocial support and counselling.
  • Strong understanding of end-of-life issues and grief counselling.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to client confidentiality and ethical practice.

Company profile

St. Andrew's Community Hospital

Healthcare & Medical101-1,000 employees

St Andrew's Community Hospital is a service of St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital (SAMH). SAMH was founded in 1913 by Dr Charlotte Ferguson-Davie, wife of the then Bishop of Singapore, to meet the medical needs of poor women and children with no access to health care.

Today, St. Andrew’s Community Hospital (SACH) continues that mission of shining light into the darkness of disease, pain and suffering by providing rehabilitative, post-acute and palliative inpatient care, as well as community care (outpatient clinic, centre-based rehabilitation and daycare and homecare).

Working closely with the Government, SAMH constantly developed its services to meet the relevant needs of our local community at all times.

Today, SAMH has under its operation:

St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC) - providing special needs services to children and adults with autism,

St. Andrew’s Community Hospital (SACH) - providing intermediate rehabilitative and medical care for the community,

St. Andrew’s Nursing Homes (SANH) - SANH (Buangkok) provides long-term care for residents suffering from psychiatric illnesses. SANH (Henderson) and SANH (Queenstown) provide integrated residential care (including dementia care), centre-based and home care services for the elderly.

St. Andrew’s Senior Care (JOY Connect) and St. Andrew's Senior Care (Tampines) - provides daycare, community rehabilitation, dementia daycare, centre-based nursing, integrated home-care services (medical, nursing, therapy) and community case management services.

Perks and benefits
Medical
Dental

Company information

Registration No.T08CC3017C-PTE-05

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