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    Elder Life Specialist, RCC - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

    North York General Hospital
    North York General Hospital Toronto, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time Permanent
    Description

    IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

    As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

    Position Summary

    Elder Life Specialist, RCC
    The Elder Life Specialist is responsible for the daily coordination of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). This program involves specially trained volunteers providing targeted interventions that address geriatric issues known to contribute to cognitive and functional decline during hospitalization. The goals of the program are to maintain patients' physical and cognitive functioning throughout hospitalization, to provide seamless coordination of care for the elderly throughout the hospital, to maximize independence at discharge, and to prevent unplanned readmissions. In addition, this role supports the roll out of projects as they relate to the Senior Friendly corporate strategy. As a team member, would be expected to stay abreast and bring forth best practices in Elder Care. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

    On a practical level, you will

    Screen and enrol patients into the HELP program.

  • Orient patients and families to the HELP program and assign appropriate intervention protocols.
  • Perform regular evaluations, monitor and record adherence to the program.
  • Develop and coordinate implementation of appropriate volunteer assignments for patients.
  • Leadership and participation in roll out of SF projects as aligned with corporate strategy.
  • Responsible for the orientation, ongoing training, supervision and retention of HELP program volunteers. Assume direct responsibility for the HELP Intervention Protocols.
  • Coordinate and schedule training of volunteers

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in health or human related field, Masters preferred
  • 1-3 years' experience in program development and training
  • 1-3 years' experience working with the elderly
  • Experience in coordination and working with volunteers
  • Certificate in Gerontology, preferred
  • Member of the Regulated Health Professions under the RHPAO, preferred
  • Enjoy working with elderly
  • Ability to write reports, prepare documents and presentations
  • Interviewing and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to keep careful documentation
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Work independently: initiating, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • Role Model for volunteers: presents as a dignified professional with respect for older patients, families and hospital staff
  • Presentation/Facilitation skills
  • Computer literate in Microsoft office programs

    • What We Offer

    Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full -Time Other Position with 8 and 12 hour shifts, Days and Weekends shifts in the Reactivation Care Centre Unit 4 and 5, 555 Finch Ave W We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting

    FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

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