- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Advocate for Residents in Long Term Care Facilities
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
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 at least 18 years old, complete three once weekly free local training classes, serve an internship, and agree to serve at least two hours per week in a local facility for a minimum of 1 year . No prior experience is required. Must comply with conflict of interest policy.
Training covers the role of the ombudsman program; advocacy, negotiation and communication skills; residents’ rights, and nursing home rules and regulations
Register for our next FREE training
Burleson Public Library
248 SW Johnson Ave.
Burleson, TX 76028
August 29, September 5, and 19, 2019
Each day 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Must attend all 3 sessions to be certified
More opportunities with Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
248 SW Johnson Ave.Burleson, TX 76028
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Advocacy
- Life Coaching
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers set their own schedule 2 hours a week
- must meet conflict of interest guidelines