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6 people are interested
Help Nursing Home Residents Get Quality Care!
ORGANIZATION: LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Do you believe that residents in nursing homes and assisted livings deserve quality care? Do you think that they need an advocate to make sure that happens?Then look no further! Become an Ombudsman Volunteer Associate and be an advocate for the residents.
Ombudsman volunteers are the eyes and ears in making sure residents are receiving quality care and have a great quality of life. Our volunteers inform residents and families about resident rights and provide a voice for residents if there are concerns regarding their care and treatment. This is done by also assisting our staff in investigating the complaints and being the advocate for change. Volunteers can also assist with our services including:
- working with resident and family councils;
- helping people select a provider;
- helping to educate the community about our program, services, and volunteer opportunities;
- and other projects
We have free certification training (in-person or virtual) which includes classroom work, self-study exercises, and shadowing opportunities. After the certification exam, we ask for at least 4 hours of service a month and to obtain continuing education which will be provided by our office.
***We are not able to fill court-ordered community service requests at this time.***
Volunteer with us and help us support this part of your community!
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About LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Location:
3830 TRUEMAN CT, HILLIARD, OH 43026, US
Mission Statement
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for excellence in long-term services and supports wherever consumers live.
Description
The Long-term Care Ombudsman advocates for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Volunteers can work to resolve complaints about services, help people select a provider and offer information about benefits and consumer rights.
Ombudsman representatives do not regulate nursing homes and home health agencies, but do work with providers, residents, their families and other representatives to resolve problems and concerns
In addition, ombudsman representatives:
- Advocate for person-centered approaches by providers to meet the needs and honor the preferences of residents;
- Link residents with services or agencies;
- Offer resources for selecting long-term care providers; and
- Provide information and assistance with benefits and insurance.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Delaware, OH 43015
(40.29867 ,-83.06796 )
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask our volunteers for a minimum of 4 hours of month.
- Before training- interview with Volunteer Coordinator; review any conflicts-of-interest ; resume/CV or description of past career and volunteer experiences;