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11 people are interested
Advocate for Residents in Long Term Care Facilities Rockwall County
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Volunteer to Become a Long Term Care Ombudsman Resident Advocate
Volunteer Ombudsmen set their own schedule to visit nursing and assisted living facility residents and advocate for their rights. As needed, they work with staff, family members and others to resolve residents’ concerns.
To qualify you must be 18 years old, complete four once weekly free local training classes, serve an internship and agree to serve at least two hours per week in a local facility for minimum of 1 year. No experience is required.
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About Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
Location:
616 Six Flags Drive, Suite 400, PO Box 5888, Arlington, TX 76005, US
Mission Statement
to provide a comprehensive and coordinated network of health and human services for older North Central Texans and their family caregivers
Description
The Agency plans and coordinates services for persons ages 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in the 14 counties surrounding Dallas and Tarrant. Direct services include: information and referral, case management, benefits counseling, legal assistance, ombudsman, money organizer, homemaker, and caregiver education and training.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rockwall CountyRockwall, TX 75087
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers set their own schedule