The Ombudsman/ Advocate program of San Benito and Santa Cruz
counties is looking for long-term care Ombudsman volunteers.
The Ombudsman/ Advocate program of San Benito and Santa Cruz counties is looking for long-term care Ombudsman volunteers.
Volunteers act as advocates for residents who live in skilled nursing or residential care facilities to ensure they are treated with dignity and that their human rights are respected. Concerns addressed may include nutrition, sanitation, financial issues or disputes, residents’ rights, privacy and confidentiality, visitation rights or issues related to discharge.
Training consists of 36 hours in the classroom followed by a 15-hour internship. Upon successful completion, volunteers are certifed by the state Ombudsman.
The next training starts Wednesday, April 9 in Watsonville and continues Wednesdays and Fridays until April 25.
For more information, call 636-1638 or (831) 429-1913.
