Introduction to Respite Ministry

 

To meet the needs of area residents with health care needs, and elderly persons living alone, Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee offers volunteer training.

A light luncheon will be served to trainees in Owosso on March 31.

A light meal will provided to those who attend the Thursday evening training in Perry.

Next Training/Workshop Dates:

Thursday - July 16     9 a.m.  - 1:30 p.m.

St. Paul Catholic Church
718 W. Main St  (Father Whelan Room)
Owosso 

      5 p.m.  - 9 p.m.

... Church
... St. 
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Please register in advance to receive an application.
Call our office:  725-1127

"In helping others, we shall help ourselves,

for whatever good we give out

completes the circle and comes back to us."

        Flora Edwards        

 

Volunteer Training Includes:

Introduction to Respite
Social & Emotional Aspects of Aging & Caregiving
Volunteer Communication Skills
Safety in the Home:
  • Home Safety
  • Universal Precautions
  • Patient Care & First Aid
How to Care for a Home Bound Patient
Dementia - Including: Alzheimer's disease, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease
Helping Caregivers Cope with the Daily Stress of Caregiving
Policies & Procedures
Forms and Evaluation

*Would you like to know more about our volunteer training program?

Please call the Respite Volunteer office: (989) 725-1127

Or Email us at: respitevolunteer@verizon.net

Program Director: Helen Howard, RN

www.shiarespite.org