The Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the overall psychosocial, emotional, and social well-being of patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients. The role involves understanding patients’ and families’ needs, coordinating with clinical and support teams, facilitating patient engagement activities, and ensuring a supportive care workplace.

Key Responsibilities1. Patient & Family Support
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and identify emotional, social, family, and practical needs.
- Provide counselling, emotional support, and appropriate guidance to patients and their families.
- Support patients in adjusting to hospitalization, long-term care, rehabilitation, or changes in functional ability.
- Identify patients requiring additional psychological, social, or community support and coordinate appropriate referrals.
- Maintain regular communication with family members regarding non-clinical patient concerns.

2. Wellness & Engagement Activities
- Plan and coordinate wellness, recreational, therapeutic,



and social engagement activities for patients.
- Organize activities such as games, music, art, celebrations, group interactions, and cognitive/social engagement programs.
- Encourage patient participation based on individual interests, abilities, and clinical condition.
- Coordinate special events and patient-centered programs within the hospital.

3. Care Coordination
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and other departments to address patient needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discussions where required.
- Assist in discharge planning, particularly for patients requiring family, caregiver, rehabilitation, or community support.
- Coordinate with external agencies, NGOs, community resources, and support services when required.

4. Geriatric & Psychosocial Support
- Understand the specific social and emotional needs of elderly patients.
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