Elder Life Specialist Job Description: + Identify appropriate candidates based on clinical documentation and clinical assessment of needs for Dementia, stroke depression, anxiety delirium management orders triggers hearing and visual impairments. + Assess mental status of patients visited using Cam tool during visits. + Clinically assess need for counseling and education to patient (if applicable) and family at bedside + Collaborate with other staff in the development and implementation of initialized therapeutic interventions incorporating the delirium prevention protocol. + Collaborate with other staff in providing appropriate behavior management techniques for patients with dementia + Educate families on delirium and counsel on techniques to manage behaviors associated with delirium + Assist with counsel to families preparing to take patient home with signs of fluctuating delirium + Document clinical impression and interventions used with patients seen in order to facilitate continuity of care among Elder Life specialists + Assist in training and supporting volunteers as volunteer program develops + Maintain activity supplies on the units Education Requirement: + Bachelor’s degree in social work psychology or sociology Experience: + No licensure requirements + Experience or keen interest working with older adults.