HOME BASED CARE SOCIAL WORKER

Casework
• Counselling and case management of older persons and/or the beneficiaries within the community registered on the HBC Program.
• Advocate for clients’ rights, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support to maintain their independence and dignity.
• Complete and Individual Development and Treatment Plan for all beneficiaries.
• Complete needs assessments, evaluations and reviews for beneficiaries.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, making necessary adjustments as the client’s needs change.
• Report abuse and neglect according to the older persons act.
• Counselling and support services to the families of the older persons/ beneficiaries.
• Bereavement, grief counselling and related debriefing.
• Crisis Management, relevant follow up and monitoring as required.

Groupwork
• Group work and community programs.
• Collaborative working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Administration and other tasks
• Applying administrative processes as required.
• Completing relevant reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Holding case conferences / family meetings (collaborating with the multidisciplinary team as needed).
• Sharing of knowledge and supervising of volunteers and students to further professional development and upskilling.
• Attending group and/or individual consultation/ supervision with appointed consultants/ supervisors.
• Promoting active ageing programs.
• Maintaining records and statistics.
• Attending and participation in staff meetings.
• Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To ensure social services delivered according to care standards.
• Providing feedback to relevant teams consistently.
• Stay informed about current social work practices, policies, and regulations related to home- based care services.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all interactions with clients and their families.