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63 people are interested
Advocate for Quality of Life and Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
ORGANIZATION: Montgomery County MD Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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63 people are interested
Empower- residents to voice concerns within the long term care setting in which they live by providing information, support and appropriate follow up.
Encourage- by providing support and assistance to resolve problems.
Protect- privacy and confidentiality of residents and those who are involved with the ombudsman services
Advocate- improvements and changes in relevant legislation and policy
Educate- the community about the Long-Term Care Facilities and how they operate.
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About Montgomery County MD Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Location:
401 Hungerford Drive, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, US
Mission Statement
The Montgomery County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program serves over 7,700 people living in 34 Nursing Homes and 190+ Licensed Assisted Living Facilities in its jurisdiction.
Description
The program is designated by the Maryland Department on Aging to operate within the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging & Disability Services. It receives federal, state, and local funding to accomplish its mission of maintaining regular presence and access to services for residents of nursing homes and licensed assisted living facilities. The program supports a cadre of volunteer ombudsman representatives which has received national recognition. As advocates for long term care residents, the staff and volunteers seek to resolve problems, replicate best practices, research current issues and trends, and convey relevant information about topics that promote the highest degree of quality of life and care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Licensed nursing homes and assisted livingthroughout Montgomery County, MDRockville, MD 20850
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2016
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- English
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours daytime per week after 30-hr orientation
- monthly in-service meetings; some evening and weekend visits