Medical Foster Home Caregiver - Buffalo, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1495330
# of Positions :
5
Minimum Education Level :
Less than High School
Experience Required :
none
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Buffalo. Buffalo VA. Medical Foster Home Caregiver.
MEDICAL FOSTER HOME
Do you:
* Have a desire to "give back" to Veterans?
* Have caregiving experience (formal or informal)?
* Feel satisfaction caring for others?
* Have an extra room in your home?
If you answered "yes", you may want to consider becoming a VA Medical Foster Home Caregiver.
WHAT IS A VA MEDICAL FOSTER HOME?
A VA Medical Foster Home (MFH) provides a safe, supportive, long-term care option for Veterans
in a comfortable home environment. VA MFHs are an alternative to nursing home and assisted living care and may be an option for Veterans who are unable to safely live alone.
VA MFH CAREGIVERS PROVIDE:
* Personalized, comfortable room
* Home cooked, nutritious meals
* Laundry
* Leisure activities
* Medication management
* 24-hour care and support
* Personal care
ARE CAREGIVERS PAID? Yes.
The amount varies depending on the extent of care the Veteran requires.
How do I become a VA MFH Caregiver? To learn more about the program, contact the VA WNY MFH Program Coordinator:
Julie Grasso-Robinson,
LCSW at 716-862-6306.
To ensure safety and quality of care, there are multiple steps and training requirements to become a VA MFH Caregiver.
Company Information
Name :
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application Information
By Phone :
Call Julie Grasso-Robinson at 7168626306
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