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Volunteers Needed to Advocate for Seniors!
ORGANIZATION: Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
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24 people are interested
A Certified Ombudsman is a volunteer observer, listener, detective, communicator and problem-solver who advocates for residents living in long-term care facilities.
Volunteers are trained to identify, investigate and resolve problems and complaints of residents in nursing homes, assisted living or residential care facilities and adult foster care homes. Their focus is to work to protect residents' rights and dignity, ensure quality care, and prevent neglect, abuse.
The State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman will provide professional training and ongoing support to maximize your effectiveness.
The ideal volunteer advocate is a caring observer and strong communicator with good people skills. Certified Ombudsmen must be at least 21 years old and able to volunteer a minimum of 4-hours per week for one year. It is helpful to have a flexible schedule with availability during weekday hours. The reward for this free and confidential service is knowing that you are defending some of Oregon’s most vulnerable citizens.
There is a training being offered in Tigard in April. Apply today!
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About Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Location:
830 D Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is to enhance the quality of life, improve the level of care, protect the individual's rights and promote the dignity of each Oregon citizen residing in a long-term care facility. The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an independent state agency that serves residents living in nursing homes, assisted living communities, and adult care homes. Check out our video: https://spark.adobe.com/video/OWtoSfT57fd2Z
Description
Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen ( om·buds·men / ˈȯm-, -bədz-, -ˌmen) work as a team to advocate for the rights and dignity of residents who are elderly and disabled living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen are the voice of the consumer and work to make the system responsive to individual needs and wishes. Ombudsman investigate and resolve problems collegially until resident concerns have been resolved.
There are many facilities in need of a volunteer to advocate for residents living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Residents have no one to watch out for them or speak up when things go wrong: call lights go unanswered, meals arrive cold or medications are given incorrectly.
Volunteers enjoy a flexible schedule, seeing the difference they make for the resident, local training and support, an opportunity to expand learning and meet like-minded people. You don’t have to be an expert-you just have to care. Great training and a team environment come with the job. Make a difference today as a volunteer Ombudsman.
Learning more is easy! Join our on-line open house monthly. Visit our website link below to sign up. Or call, 800-522-2602 and ask about volunteering today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multnomah CountyClackamas CountyWashington CountySherwood, OR 97140
DATE POSTED
July 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Nursing
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4-hours per week, flexible schedule
- 1 year commitment