Elder Life Specialist

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks an Elder Life Specialist to join the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). You will evaluate and enroll high-risk older inpatients and supervise volunteers delivering daily visitor, mobility, nutrition, and sleep interventions under geriatrics supervision.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Health Science and 2+ years of healthcare experience, with strong teamwork and communication skills to support patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science required.
• 2+ years healthcare experience preferred.
• Participates in Hospital Elder Life Program activities.
• Documents and coordinates patient and volunteer activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for patient-centered care.
• Engages in ongoing education and professional development.
• May perform additional related duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate older inpatients at high risk and enroll them in HELP.
• Train and assign volunteers for patient interventions.
• Deliver programs: daily visitor, mobility, nutrition, sleep.
• Support geriatric care plans and interdisciplinary care.
• Document patient data and monitor program outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn't do it without you.

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Elder Life Specialist (ELS) is an integral member of the Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) team in operating the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). The ELS evaluates and enrolls older adult inpatients at high risk of developing complications in the hospital. Under the supervision of the inpatient geriatrics team, the ELS assists in training and assigning volunteers to deliver patient interventions. These interventions include the Daily Visitor Program, Therapeutic Activities, Early Mobilization Program, Nutritional/Hydration Program, and Sleep Enhancement Program.

Exceptional Skills And Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in a Health Science field of study required. Preferred discipline Recreational Therapy.
• 2 + years prior healthcare experience, preferably with geriatric population required.
• Program Support: Participates in the implementation of the Hospital Elder Life Program through assessing and implementing therapeutic programming for an assigned population.
• Patient Support: Assess, implement and evaluate appropriate eligibility for older adults to participate in HELP. Assess, implement and evaluate the preparation and educational needs of volunteers working with HELP patients. Participates in interdisciplinary health care services to achieve patient and family-centered care.
• Reporting and Documentation: Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided, including data tracking and monitoring.
• Education and Training: Participates in team building activities. Accountable for professional development.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.