As the Head of Psycho-Social Care, you will provide visionary leadership in reshaping the care framework for persons with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (PMCI). You will drive the integration of evidence-based practices and develop sustainable, person-centred care models. This role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams, community partners, and caregivers to create an environment where dignity, wellness, and quality of life are at the forefront.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Lead the strategic direction of the psycho-social care team, setting benchmarks and developing new care streams for PWD and PMCI in the community and the Lodge.
- Innovative Care Models: Synergize PCC with the Ability-Centered Care (ACC) model and mindfulness-based approaches, creating scalable, sustainable care solutions for evolving profiles of PWD and PMCI.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower caregivers and community partners to co-create innovative care solutions, expanding services beyond Singapore through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Human Capital Development: Build and grow a high-performing, compassionate team that embodies AHL's values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
- Quality Assurance: Develop robust systems for continuous improvement in care delivery and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- New Business Streams: Lead efforts to create new, sustainable service models that meet the needs of diverse client profiles while ensuring affordability and scalability.
Value Proposition
- At Apex Harmony Lodge, we are committed to providing an enriching, challenging, and supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects that push the boundaries of dementia care and make a lasting impact on individuals, their families, and the broader community.
Key Competencies
- Visionary Leadership: Ability to set and drive strategic directions, with a deep understanding of person-centered and ability-centered care.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong collaborator, skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams, caregivers, and community partners to drive innovative care models.
- Strategic Operational Excellence: Demonstrated capacity to lead large-scale care transformations, with a balance of strategic vision and practical implementation.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using data and evidence-based practices to inform decisions, set benchmarks, and improve outcomes.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, able to influence, inspire, and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Passionate about staying ahead of the curve in dementia care, with a willingness to integrate new knowledge into practice.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Psychology, Allied Health, Gerontology, Dementia Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare or eldercare, particularly in dementia care.
- Strong proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and evidence-based practice.
- Certification as a trainer or in technology-enabled care models is an added advantage.
- A strong belief in person-centred care with a visionary and transformational leadership style.
Interested applicants are invited to email detailed resume, stating qualifications, experience, current and expected salaries, contact number and a recent photograph to:
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