Got a Hour? Assess the Needs of Home Bound Residents (Meals on Wheels) in Somerset County Maine
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Generations
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Meals on Wheels (MOW) Assessors Needed
Would you like to play a supporting role in our life-saving Meals on Wheels Program? We are looking for volunteers to assist with Meals on Wheels Assessments of homebound residents. The MOW Assessor will work under the supervision of the Meals on Wheels coordinator and make home visits to collect pertinent information to further assess the consumers' eligibility for the program.
Confidential information is collected using a variety of easy to understand forms. Pertinent information about the consumer will be documented. Information may include observations about general health, physical condition, frailty, mental health problems, or domestic conditions. The information will be shared with the Meals on Wheels coordinator and, based on the assessment, an eligibility letter will be sent to the recipient. A follow-up 6-month reassessment will be conducted over the telephone and a yearly in-home reassessment visit is required.
A great volunteer opportunity if you have a background in Nursing, Social Work, or Education.
Must possess the ability to fill out forms completely and correctly with strong social and communication skills. Orientation and training will be provided to ensure volunteers understanding of the Meals on Wheels regulations. Volunteer must have reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The ability to follow mapping directions and read a map is essential. A background check must be complete to meet Spectrum Generations' eligibility requirements.
More opportunities with Spectrum Generations
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spectrum Generations
Location:
1 Weston Ct, PO Box 2589, Augusta, ME 04338, US
Mission Statement
Promoting life-long learning, health, wellness, nutrition, community engagement and social well-being of all older and disabled adults.
Description
Spectrum Generations spans four decades as a leading nonprofit provider of innovative solutions to the challenges of meals, care-giving, counseling, socialization, wellness, and life-long learning to seniors, maturing adults, and the disabled. Our mission is to secure positive outcomes through at-home and community-based services in rural, city, and small town settings for vulnerable aging and disabled populations.
Spectrum Generations:
- Offers a variety of assistance and services to seniors and disabled adults and their families ranging from a friendly helping hand to trained care including Meals on Wheels, Adult DayBreak, Family Caregiver Services, Money Management, and Bridges Personal Services and Care Management.
- Provides information about questions and concerns on a wide variety of issues that impact adults including Maine Care, Medicare, money-saving benefits programs as well as referral services and community presentations.
- Encourages the passions of aging and/or disabled adults and their families for lifelong learning through programs, classes, and workshops at our seven community centers.
- Provides opportunities and connections to participate in rewarding experiences such as social dining, travel, fitness and wellness programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
22 Town Farm RoadHallowell, ME 04347
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training