Derby, Connecticut, USA
4 days ago
Elder Life Specialist - Full Time

*Entry level position.

At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve.

We believe that every employee is a caregiver and that every employee makes a difference. Caregivers are empowered to be actively involved in the well-being of all our patients and to be leaders in providing access to preventive health information and education to improve the overall wellness of the community we serve.

We understand that employee satisfaction leads to patient satisfaction and are committed to caring for our caregivers and their families with programs and benefits designed to improve their physical, nutritional, emotional and financial well-being. Our culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect combine to make Griffin Hospital a place where both patients and caregivers thrive.

Benefits: 

6 Federal Holidays Off! Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision 403b Retirement Benefit Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking

MAIN FUNCTION: Supports - Planetree Services Programs and Services by recruiting, onboarding and scheduling of volunteers, keeping accurate records of volunteer hours, volunteer activities, and volunteer meetings. Oversee daily operations of the Hospital Elder Life Program. Screen and enrolls patients into the program. Orient patients and families to the program and assign appropriate intervention protocols. Develop and oversee implementation of appropriate volunteer assignments for patients. Assume direct responsibility for the Daily Visitor Program, Therapeutic Activities Program, Early Mobilization Program and Feeding Assistance Program. Assist with recruitment, screening and placement of program
volunteers. Responsible for training and retention of program volunteers.

EDUCATION: Associate's Degree Required.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level position. On the job training provided. Previous experience working in a healthcare environment with volunteers and elderly individuals, hospital preferred. Program development and training skills necessary. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work independently initiating, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

SKILLS: Attention to detail and ability to keep careful documentation. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficient with Microsoft Office and database management. Strong organizational skills, ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, detail oriented and enjoy working with older adults and high school students.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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