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TRAINING COMING TO BEND! Become a Certified Ombudsman.
ORGANIZATION: Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
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174 people are interested
This is highly rewarding volunteer work that is sure to keep you active and sharp! It's a great role for someone with 4-hours a week to give. If you are passionate about the aging and their rights and dignity this might be a good fit for you!
Volunteers provide advocacy on behalf of residents who are elderly and disabled, educate staff and families about resident rights, and investigate quality of care concerns. They work independently and use their skills to help improve the lives of the residents through problem resolution. Some issues are simple, like fixing a billing error or a food concern; others can be life changing for a resident, like advocating for better medication procedures, proper personal care with respect, or the right to exercise some personal freedoms. THEIR RIGHTS, YOUR VOICE!
To learn more join us for a virtual webinar the second Friday of the month at 1:00 pm. Visit www.oregon.gov/ltco to sign up, or call 1-503-378-6303 to request an application packet.
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About Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Location:
830 D Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is to enhance the quality of life, improve the level of care, protect the individual's rights and promote the dignity of each Oregon citizen residing in a long-term care facility. The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an independent state agency that serves residents living in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and adult care homes. Check out our video: https://spark.adobe.com/video/OWtoSfT57fd2Z
Description
Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen ( om·buds·men / ˈȯm-, -bədz-, -ˌmen) work as a team to advocate for the rights and dignity of residents who are elderly and disabled living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen are the voice of the consumer and work to make the system responsive to individual needs and wishes. Ombudsman investigate and resolve problems collegially until resident concerns have been resolved.
There are many facilities in need of a volunteer to advocate for residents living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Residents have no one to watch out for them or speak up when things go wrong: call lights go unanswered, meals arrive cold or medications are given incorrectly.
Volunteers enjoy a flexible schedule, seeing the difference they make for the resident, local training and support, an opportunity to expand learning and meet like-minded people. You don’t have to be an expert-you just have to care. Great training and a team environment come with the job. Make a difference today as a volunteer Ombudsman.
Learning more is easy! Join our on-line open house monthly. Visit our website link below to sign up. Or call, 800-522-2602 and ask about volunteering today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 Any StreetBend, OR 97702
DATE POSTED
July 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per week / 16 hours per month
- 1-2 year committment