Advocate for Long-Term Care Residents, Become an Ombudsman, South Miami
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Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has advocate positions available in South Miami and the surrounding area. Volunteers visit with residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult-family care homes to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. Training and certification are provided and volunteers participate in council meetings, administrative assessments and complaint resolution in facilities.Candidates need to:Enjoy working with seniors and those with disabilitiesPlan to volunteer 20 hours a monthPass a background check (paid for by the Program)Complete certification trainingCommunicate wellAttend a monthly meetingNot work at a long-term care facilityIf you would like to become an ombudsman and make a difference in your community, visit ombudsman.elderaffairs.org, search for us on Facebook or call 1-888-831-0404.
About Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Florida’s senior citizens have earned dignity, love and support. Unfortunately, some seniors who live in long-term care facilities experience inadequate care that jeopardizes their health and quality of life. Often afraid or unable to advocate for themselves, these seniors need an advocate-someone to be a voice for the voiceless. What they need is an ombudsman.What is an Ombudsman?An ombudsman is a person who investigates and attempts to resolve complaints and problems. Our ombudsmen are advocates for people who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.What sets us apart is that our sole focus is on the resident. Where other groups are bound by regulations, we can get creative. We can be consistent. We can visit as often as we like and build impactful relationships that get real results.
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