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Texas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Volunteer (Brazos Valley)
ORGANIZATION: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Do you want to make a difference? Use your skills and talents to advocate for the rights of residents in nursing and assisted living facilities by becoming a Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer.
The Texas Ombudsman Program advocates for a high quality of life and high quality of care for allresidents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The program relies on dedicated Ombudsman volunteers who are certified to advocate on behalf of these residents.
The program involves:
*Completing certification training. 36 hours of training and a three month internship. There is a criminal history check. (There is no cost, and this training is provided locally and at times convenient to you.)
*Visiting a local facility at least once weekly (You make your own schedule.)
*Helping examine and resolve omplaints by or on behalf of residents in nursing or assisted living facilities
*Working with residents, families, friends, and facility staff to resolve complaints
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About Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Location:
3991 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802, US
Mission Statement
The Texas Ombudsman Program advocates for a high quality of life and high quality of care for all residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This program is part of the Area Agency on Aging of the Brazos Valley under the Brazos Valley Council of Governments in Bryan, Tx.
Description
An ombudsman can help ensure that residents of long term care (nursing and assisted living facilities) get the care they want and are treated with the dignity they deserve. Ombudsmen support and promoted the health, safety and rights of residents. The program relies on dedicated Ombudsman volunteers who are certified to advocate on behalf of these residents.
Use your skills and talents to advocate for the rights of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities by volunteering and joining the Texas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3991 E. 29th StBryan, TX 77802
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour/week recommended, at least 1 hour/month
- complete monthly reports of work