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23 people are interested
MoveWell In-Home Exercise Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Beach Cities Health District
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23 people are interested
Formed in 1955, Beach Cities Health District is a public agency that provides health care services to the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach.
MoveWell volunteers visit with older and/or disabled clients to perform basic in-home exercises targeted to maintain overall body strength and flexibility. Exercises promote the ability for the clients to remain independent at home. Volunteers visit with their clients for 1 hour-long shift.
Applicants will be required to attend a BCHD orientation and training. Must be compassionate and commit to at least 1 year. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Qualifications Needed:
- Must be 18 or older
- Empathetic and understanding of the needs of older adults and/or adults with disabilities
- Complete the training program
- Ability to attend quarterly volunteer support meeting
- Communicate any information regarding client with their Care Manager
- Maintain client confidentiality
- 1-year commitment with option to continue
Application Process:
All potential candidates are asked to complete the following application process to see if this position is an appropriate fit:- Fill out application online at www.bchd.org/volunteer
- Participate in simple intake process conducted by Volunteer Services
- Interview with supervisor
- Training and support will be provided
- Screening is needed
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About Beach Cities Health District
Location:
514 N. Prospect, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, US
Mission Statement
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is a healthcare district focused on preventive health and serves the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Established in 1955 as a public agency, it offers an extensive range of dynamic health and wellness programs, with innovative services and facilities to promote health and prevent diseases across the lifespan.
Description
Focusing on wellness, not sickness, encourages people to make wiser healthcare decisions. Preventative causes of illness and death, like tobacco smoking, poor diet and physical inactivity, are estimated to be responsible for nearly a million deaths annually-almost 40 percent of total yearly mortality in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 90 percent of today’s healthcare costs are for treating people with chronic yet preventable diseases. BCHD’s wellness and healthy living programs and services are aimed at making prevention an integral part of the classrooms, workplace and homes of the beach cities.
To enhance community health through partnerships, programs and services for people who live and work in Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo Beach.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various through the Beach CitiesRedondo Beach, CA 90277
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Physical Education
- Fitness Instruction
- Physical Therapy
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week visit, quick monthly report, and quarterly support meeting
- TB test