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Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has advocate positions available in South Miami and the surrounding area. Volunteers visit with residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult-family care homes to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. Training and certification are provided and volunteers participate in council meetings, administrative assessments and complaint resolution in facilities.
Candidates need to:
Enjoy working with seniors and those with disabilities
Plan to volunteer 20 hours a month
Pass a background check (paid for by the Program)
Complete certification training
Communicate well
Attend a monthly meeting
Not work at a long-term care facility
If you would like to become an ombudsman and make a difference in your community, visit ombudsman.myflorida.com, search for us on Facebook or call 1-888-831-0404.
State-Wide, ALL, FL 32399, US
"The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights"
We'll work with your schedule.
South Miami and Monroe CountiesMiami, FL 33156
February 10, 2021