Want to Make a Difference in the life of a Veteran?  Become a MFH Caregiver

The VA Medical Center in Manchester NH is seeking Caregiver applicants for its Medical Foster Home Program.

If you are interested in becoming a Medical Foster Home (MFH) Caregiver, review the Medical Foster Home Checklist for more information, and reach out to our local MFH Coordinator.

Care

MFH combines care in a private home in the community with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) support from a VA interdisciplinary team.  This team of primary care providers, nurses, social workers, dieticians, psychologists, occupational therapists and recreational therapists will provide care and visit with the Veteran(s) on a regular basis.    The MFH Program Coordinator provides ongoing support and education to the MFH Caregiver, including monthly visits.

Medical foster home features

• Private room with potential to bring spouse/partner
• Potential to bring a personal pet into the Medical Foster Home
• 24-hour care plan; Caregiver lives in the home and provides hands-on daily care
• Medication management
• Personal care (dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.)
• Meals, laundry, cleaning
• Flexible daily routine with various recreational options
• Long term care option, including through hospice care
• Signed care agreement between Caregiver and the Veteran or their legal representative
• Personalized, collaborative care
• Maximum of 3 residents per home
• High quality care outcomes and high Veteran satisfaction results
• The VA Medical Foster Home and Home Based Primary Care teams are able to support Medical Foster Homes which are located 35 miles or a 45-minute drive from Manchester, Portsmouth, Somersworth, Conway or Tilton