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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Aging Life Care Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care management services to our elderly clients and their families. This includes assessing the client's needs, developing a personalized care plan, coordinating and monitoring services, and providing ongoing support and advocacy. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, social workers, and family members to ensure the client's physical, emotional, and social needs are met. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the aging process and the unique challenges faced by the elderly and their families.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
- Develop personalized care plans.
- Coordinate and monitor services.
- Provide ongoing support and advocacy.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure clients' physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in aging life care.
- Maintain client confidentiality and respect their rights and dignity.
- Handle crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, gerontology, or a related field.
- Certification as an Aging Life Care Professional (ALCP) is preferred.
- Experience in geriatric care management.
- Knowledge of the aging process and the unique challenges faced by the elderly.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate and patient with a deep respect for the elderly.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in geriatric care management?
- How do you handle crisis situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a client?
- How do you stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in aging life care?
- What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with elderly clients and their families?