Northwoods Caregivers - Northwoods Caregivers
Resource Name:Northwoods Caregivers - Northwoods Caregivers
address
616 America Avenue NW, Suite 110, Bemidji, MN 56601
Eligibility
- Seniors, people with special needs and families with children - Primarily serves Beltrami, Northern Cass, Northern Hubbard, Clearwater and Southwest Koochiching Counties
Required documents
Hours
Application process
- Call for application
- Walk in
- Online application at www.northwoodscaregivers.org
Fees
Service area
Shopping: - Volunteers provide assistance with shopping, either with or for the participant as appropriate (groceries, prescriptions, etc.) - Volunteers will provide shopping asistance no more than 1 time per week unless agreed upon in advance Transportation: - Volunteers will transport and escort participants to medical, social service appointment or other social function as appropriate - Participant expected to notify Northwoods one week in advance of the needed service date - Volunteer phone number will not be given out unless agreed upon by volunteer with the participant Respite Care (Nursing Care not available): - Volunteers will provide up to four hours of relief for the primary caregivers of persons who are chronically ill or have a disability
Last Assured
Providing organization
Provides respite care (temporary relief for a primary caregiver, caring for a loved one who is a senior or individual living with a disability) is provided by individuals who are at minimum Certified Nursing Assistants. Respite care if provided at a 2-hour minimum time period per visit. Caregiver coaching and 4 monthly Caregiver Support Groups offered at various times and days of each month.