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1 person is interested
Advocate for residents rights in nursing homes and assisted living facilities!
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin RegionalPlanning Commission
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1 person is interested
The Certified Long-term Care Program seeks dedicated volunteers to serve as advocates for people living in nursing or assisted living facilities.
What is an Ombudsman?
An ombudsman is a specially trained and certified volunteer or professional who advocates for quality care in Texas nursing or assisted living facilities. A Certified Volunteer Ombudsman (CVO) is an individual certified by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to carry out the duties of the state office. The CVO shall, in accordance with state and federal statutes provide services to help protect the health, safety, welfare and rights’ of residents in nursing facility and assisted living facilities.There is no experience necessary to become a volunteer ombudsman! The requirements are to be 18 and older, complete the required forms, complete FREE certification training, have reliable transportation, be able to take the time to complete weekly or monthly visits to an assigned facility and the commitment to actively volunteer for at least a year.
More opportunities with Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin RegionalPlanning Commission
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin RegionalPlanning Commission
Location:
2910 LaForce Blvd. P. O. Box 60660, Midland, TX 79711, US
Mission Statement
Our organization is pleased to be a part of the CMS MedicareRx Volunteer Initiative to help people with Medicare get the assistance they may need to benefit from Medicare's new prescription drug coverage. Organizations and volunteers nationwide have come together in the CMS MedicareRx Volunteer Initiative to help people with Medicare understand their options and make an informed, meaningful decision about their prescription drug plan options. The CMS MedicareRx Volunteer Initiative is sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), and is committed to building an official corps of volunteers who are available to help people with Medicare in communities nationwide understand, choose and join a Medicare prescription drug plan if they choose.
Description
Our organization is providing free, one-on-one assistance to people with Medicare and their families via telephone and face-to-face sessions, public education presentations and other programs. Through the CMS MedicareRx Volunteer Initiative, volunteers at our organization will be given the opportunity to work directly with people with Medicare to help them understand their prescription drug plan options and join a plan that will best suit their prescription drug needs if they choose.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2910 LaForce Blvd.P.O. Box 60660Midland, TX 79711
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a week
- Must be able to problem solve and actively participate in the program