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In-Home Respite Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Lyngblomsten Care Center
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1 person is interested
An In-Home Respite Companion is a volunteer who gives a short break to a family caregiver of an older adult living with memory loss (Alzheimer's or other form of dementia) by spending time with that older adult in his or her home. This opportunity is great for those who enjoy one-on-one interactions, find meaning in building and sustaining relationships, are reliable and conscientious, and focus on capabilities rather than deficiencies.
Experience interacting with people with memory loss is not required. All companions are trained using REST (Respite Education & Support Tools), an evidence-supported program that provides individuals with the education and tools they need to be confident Companions.
Our next training session is in July in St. Paul, there will be a training in August in White Bear Lake.
For more information, contact Lyngblomsten Volunteer Services (651)632-5406, volunteer@lyngblomsten.org.
This program is supported by a Live Well at Home grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Lyngblomsten Foundation.
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About Lyngblomsten Care Center
Location:
1415 Almond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US
Mission Statement
Influenced by Christ, Lyngblomsten provides a ministry of compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life.
Description
Lyngblomsten provides compassionate care to older adults through residential and community services. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed to explore over 100 unique and varied opportunities. While short-term options may be available periodically, we encourage longer-term commitments given the exceptional level of orientation, training and on-going education Lyngblomsten provides in support of its volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108Roseville and surrounding northern suburbsin Ramsey CountySaint Paul, MN 55108
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Ideally 2-3 hours per week
- Willing to learn; able to listen; flexible and able to "be in the moment".