What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Facilitator position at UPMC?
Description
Purpose:
Communication Facilitator works in a UPMC Senior Communities Assisted Living Facility for the HearCARE quality improvement project.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct resident care with regards to communication. i.e. daily management and maintenance of hearing aids and personal listening devices, etc
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Will act in a professional and respectful manner with facility staff, residents, and their families.
- The Communication Facilitator will integrate with facility staff including but not limited to the administrator and activities staff and will also interact and communicate with the HearCARE audiologist. Must have interest in working closely with geriatric population and family members
- Suggest, design and implement facility-wide solutions for better communication among residents and staff, in consultation with audiologist
- Log and document time and activities completed with at work and as directed for quality improvement project
Qualifications
- HS Diploma required
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
- no specific experience required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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Salary : $16 - $25
