Elder Life Specialist
Summary
Elder Life Specialist
The Elder Life Specialist is an integral member of the team in operating the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). The ELS evaluates and enrolls elderly inpatients at high risk of developing complications in hospital. Under the supervision of the Geriatrics Manager, assists in training and assigning volunteers to deliver patient interventions.
Position Highlights:
- Sign On Bonus: $2,000
- Salary range: $22.52-$26.49, commensurate with experience
- Full Time
- Recognized leader: U.S. News & World Report has named Maine Medical Center (MMC) as the top hospital in Maine for 2023-2024.
- Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England
What you will do:
- Perform daily thorough geriatric intake assessment and enrollment of new patients into the program. Screening procedure includes medical review, patient/family interview and nurse interview along with EL Nurse Specialist.
- Update treatment plans daily and assign volunteers to work with particular patients and define for them appropriate interventions.
- Implement treatment plans and therapeutic activities which will meet individual and group treatment, under supervision of the clinical staff.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to essential documentation requirements which may encompass screenings, evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for all assigned patients.
- Work in conjunction with other team members in formulating and implementing treatment plans and treatment approaches for assigned patients.
- Assume responsibility for patient safety when working with the patients.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – “What you will need”:
- Education: Minimum of high school education, degree in healthcare related field preferred.
- License/Certifications: Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) as administered by NCTRC, or Certified as Nursing Assistant by State of Maine, or eligible for LSW with focus on elder care.
- Experience: Previous work in elder care preferred.
Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.