• 30 people are interested
 

Advocate for Seniors-Be a LTC Ombudsman

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ORGANIZATION: Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.

  • 30 people are interested

Greater Springfield Senior Services is seeking caring individuals over the age of 21 to serve as volunteer advocates for residents of nursing homes and rest homes.Ombudsmen visit with residents once a week to listen to their concerns and address issues affecting the quality of their care. They investigate complaints made by residents or family members and work with the facility to resolve them.

The long-term care ombudsman program is a state and federally mandated service for all residents in area nursing homes to ensure that their personal rights are respected and they receive treatment in clean, comfortable environments.

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About Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.

Location:

66 Industry Avenue, Suite 9, Springfield, MA 01104, US

Mission Statement

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. is a private,nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining a quality of life for olderadults and caregivers. This mission is achieved through the provision of programs and services which foster independence, dignity, safety, and peace of mind.

Description

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. provides a wide range of in-home and community-based services to thousands of individuals annually throughout its 12-town service area. Services include case management and assessment, homemaker and personal care, meals-on-wheels, information and referral, caregiver support, long-term care options counseling, adult protective services, community education, nursing home screening and much more. Its team of caring and professional staff strives to make life a little easier for elders and those who care for them by offering information, support, and solutions on a variety of aging issues.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

66 Industry AvenueSuite 9Springfield, MA 01104

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Elder care

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training

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