Volunteer Ombudsman-Kremmling
ORGANIZATION: Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
Please visit the new page to apply.
The Volunteer Ombudsman will complete monthly or quarterly visitations to local long-term care facilities. During these visitations they will investigate complaints or concerns of the residents, their families or other concerned individuals. These complaints may include:
- Improper evictions or inadequate discharge/planning
- Unanswered requests for assistance
- Lack of respect for residents; poor staff attitudes
- Quality of life, specifically resident/roommate conflict
- Administration and organization of medications
- Quality, quantity, variation and choice of food
- Building or equipment in disrepair or hazardous
Volunteer Ombudsman will be required to complete all program reporting including:
- Monthly/quarterly compliance reports
- Investigation reports
- Monthly timesheets including mileage
More opportunities with Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
Location:
PO Box 2308, Silverthorne, CO 80498, US
Mission Statement
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Volunteer Program aims to match volunteers to local volunteer opportunities within Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin and Summit Counties in Colorado.
Description
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) is a voluntary association of county and municipal governments that believes in the benefits of working together on a regional basis. NWCCOG serves 26 member jurisdictions in a 5-county region of northwest Colorado.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Alpine Area Agency on AgingKremmling, CO 80459
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Patient Care
- People Skills
- Healthcare
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- at least 4 hours per month
- must complete certification