This is a great opportunity in downtown Portland for candidates with a strong clinical background (Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant), who are looking for a less physical role to move into.

The Elder Life Specialist handles evaluation and enrollment of elderly patients who are at a high risk of developing complications. This position also involves training and assigning hospital volunteers to deliver patient interventions.

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.

Requirements:

• A strong clinical background (Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, etc.) to navigate patient charts.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact with elderly patients in a friendly manner.
• High school education required, degree in a healthcare related field is 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.
• Previous work in elder care preferred but not required.