Meaningful psychosocial care begins with understanding the person.
It is listening to residents and families, and recognising what matters to them.
It is connecting them with support that nurtures well-being, builds resilience and preserves dignity.
It is helping them navigate care emotional challenges, care decisions, financial concerns and changing needs.
We think you will enjoy this role if you:
Are organised and attentive to details
Take initiative, ownership and follow through
Value teamwork and different professional perspectives
Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
Are curious about human behaviour, emotions and motivations
Remain calm, adaptable and resourceful in challenging situations
Listen with empathy and seek to understand before offering guidance
Are passionate about improving the lives and well-being of persons living with dementia
Find purpose in supporting people through difficult decisions, emotional challenges and life changes
You will be responsible for:
Providing counselling, emotional support and psychosocial interventions within your professional scope
Developing behavioural support plans and non-pharmacological interventions with the care team
Supporting residents through emotional, behavioural, cognitive and adjustment challenges
Assessing financial needs and facilitating assistance applications, including MediFund
Conducting relevant assessments and developing person-centred intervention plans
Supporting Advance Care Planning and palliative care discussions, where appropriate
Working with hospitals and referral partners on intake assessments and admissions
Coordinating care and connecting residents and families with relevant support
Contributing to case conferences, care planning and service improvements
Using assessment and programme data to evaluate and improve support
Facilitating support groups, psychoeducation and therapeutic activities
Maintaining timely, accurate assessments, case notes and reports
Collaborating across disciplines to deliver holistic dementia care
Reviewing funding arrangements to support continuity of care
What matters most
Strong communication, sound judgement and empathy are essential. Initiative, ownership and a genuine commitment to helping residents and families feel heard, supported and involved in their care matter even more!
We want to hear from you if you are that unique person who:
enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team
thinks resourcefully and works with others to find practical solutions
takes ownership and follows through on residents’ and families’ needs
builds trust and approaches sensitive conversations with care and respect
holds a Degree or a recognised postgraduate qualification in Social Work / Psychology / Counselling
can conduct assessments, formulate intervention plans and communicate recommendations clearly
brings experience in healthcare, eldercare, mental health or supporting persons living with dementia
Apex Harmony Lodge is Singapore’s first purpose-built residential care home for persons living with dementia.
Since 1999, we have provided person-centred long-term care that supports residents’ wellbeing, dignity, and daily living.
Today, we are home to 210 residents in long-term residential care.
Through meaningful programmes, everyday engagement, and strong community partnerships, we empower residents to stay connected, purposeful, and able to live well in ways that matter to them.