Care Coordinator

Overview and purpose of the position*
Care Coordinator
for the Geriatric Hematology Oncology Longitudinal End to eNd (GOLDEN) Program
Patient population
Older Adult cancer patients aged 65 and above
Roles and responsibilities
I. Administration of a comprehensive geriatric assessment and screening tools for frailty
II. Facilitate the provision of end –to- end care for cancer patients in the geriatric population
III. Assist the geriatric oncology patients in navigation of the healthcare system
IV. Facilitate weekly MDR discussions for geriatric oncology patients
Key Competencies needed
I. Experience in managing older adults with cancer
II. Familiarity with frailty screening tools (e.g., G8, CFS)
III. Conducting or coordinating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
IV. Treatment toxicity risk stratification
V. Multidisciplinary team coordination
VI. Advance care planning discussions
VII. Navigation of community services
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