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Milton - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) is a comprehensive program of care for hospitalized older patients designed to prevent delirium and functional decline. The program is intended to integrate the principles of geriatrics into standard nursing and medical care on any hospital unit and to bring geriatric expertise to bear on patient management on the HELP patients and ultimately to patients throughout the organization.

The Elder Life Specialist (ELS) oversees the daily operations of the HELP. Daily operations include screening and enrolling patients orienting patients and families to the program and assigning appropriate intervention protocols. The ELS will develop and oversee implementation of appropriate volunteer assignments for patients and assume direct responsibility for the Daily Visitor Therapeutic Activities Early Mobilization and Feeding Assistance Programs. The ELS will assist with recruitment screening and placement of program volunteers. The ELS will assist with recruitment and screening of volunteers be responsible for training and orientation and provide supervision and retention of HELP volunteers. Additionally the ELS will perform regular evaluations monitor and record adherence to the program.    

The HELP involves specially trained volunteers providing targeted interventions that address geriatric issues known to contribute to cognitive and functional decline during hospitalization. The program is not limited to the maintenance of patients physical and cognitive functioning throughout hospitalization; but also to provide seamless coordination of care for the elderly throughout the hospital to maximize independence at discharge and to prevent unplanned readmissions. The ELS will also collaborate with community resources and other hospitals and healthcare professionals as required. 


Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Services or Healthcare related field required
  • Masters degree preferred
  • Current registration in good standing with respective governing College
  • Certificate in Gerontology preferred
  • BCLS Certification required
  • Strong passion and desire to work with the elderly
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory position
  • Minimum 2 years geriatric experience
  • Previous experience in program and training development
  • Experience in developing policies and procedures
  • Innovative creative and professional role model
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize/organize multiple demands
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a team member with peers Physicians and Management Team
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required


Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Friday Days; 7.5 hour shifts; 08:3016:30 (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $46.004 to $59.637 per hour

Date Posted: April 24 2025

Internal Applicants due by:  May 1 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 


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