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Break Buddies - Respite support for Caregivers, Spend time with older adults
Presencial, La persona voluntaria debe estar en o cerca de Dakota County, MN
Descripción
Horarios disponibles:
Días laborables durante el día, tardes, Fines de semana durante el día, tardes
Flexibilidad:
Flexible
Detalles del compromiso:
Up to 4 hours, 2 to 4 times per month or on-call.
Frecuencia:
Recurrente
Buscando personas voluntarias:
8
Área de impacto:
Desarrollo de comunidades, Discapacidad, Adultos mayores
Recomendado para:
Edad 55+
Requisitos para participación:
Verificación de antecedentes, Asistir a orientación
Edad requerida:
18+
Descripción
Give a caregiver a much-needed break! Support a family caregiver by spending a little time with an older adult who is experiencing memory loss or a chronic illness. You’ll provide supervision and socialization for the older adult while the caregiver receives a break. You will play games, read, or do other various activities with the senior while their caregiver is away. No medical or hands-on cares will be required. Flexible schedule!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide respite support by visiting and supervising care receiver.
- Provide a stimulating activity if appropriate.
- Stay with care receiver until caregiver or other relief is present.
- Report all changes in care receiver status and concerns about the caregiver to assigned Service Coordinator.
- Participate in DARTS orientation & training, evaluation and on-going communication with Service Coordinator.
- Follow the DARTS Volunteer Guidelines.
- Report monthly volunteer service hours.
Ubicación
Presencial
Home of Client, Dakota County, Minnesota, US
