Northwoods Caregivers - Northwoods Caregivers
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
Categories
Last assured
04/24/2025
Physical Address
616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601-3818
Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)333-8263
Application process
- Call for application - Walk in - Online application at www.northwoodscaregivers.org
Fee
Donations Requested, Sliding Scale, Vary by Service
Required documents
Application/Registration Form
Eligibility
- Seniors, people with special needs and families with children - Primarily serves Beltrami, Northern Cass, Northern Hubbard, Clearwater and Southwest Koochiching Counties
Languages
English
Service area
Beltrami County, MN Cass County, MN Clearwater County, MN Hubbard County, MN
Agency info
Northwoods Caregivers
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 minumum time period per visit. Caregiver coaching and 4 monthly Caregiver Support Groups offered at various times and days of each month.