Elder Life Specialist

Elder Life Specialist
MaineHealth
Portland, ME
Full Time, Per Diem

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:

• Minimum hourly rate: $22.52
• 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: Certified as Nursing Assistant by State of Maine, or eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) as administered by NCTRC, or eligible for LSW with focus on elder care.
• Experience: Previous work in elder care preferred.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/search?gloc=1&title=Elder+Life+Specialist&location=&q= or click Apply Now to notify a MaineHealth recruiter.

About MaineHealth:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person