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16 people are interested
Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman
ORGANIZATION: Pierce County LTC Ombudsman
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
Do you have
a genuine care and concern for vulnerable adults?
the desire to make a difference?
Our volunteers are trained to listen to the concerns and questions of residents living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family homes, and help resolve their problems or answer their questions.
Our unique program seeks to empower all residents and give them a voice.
More opportunities with Pierce County LTC Ombudsman
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Pierce County LTC Ombudsman
Location:
3602 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418, US
Mission Statement
The Pierce County Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents of nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. Our purpose is to protect and promote the Resident Rights guaranteed these residents under Federal and State law and regulations. We are trained to receive complaints and resolve problems in situations involving quality of care, use of restraints, transfer and discharge, abuse and other aspects of resident dignity and rights.
Description
Program staff and certified volunteers work in nursing homes, adult family homes, and boarding homes. Certified ombudsmen are a listening ear and a voice for residents of long-term care settings.
Ombudsmen educate residents, staff, families and the community about long-term care issues, resources, resident rights and quality of life in long-term care settings.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1305 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite 104Tacoma, WA 98402
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours week
- must attend a 4 day certification training program and attend volunteer meetings