What is Coaching?
A Kidney Coach is a specially trained volunteer who will speak with our adolescent
and young adult patients who are experiencing kidney disease.
We do want to emphasize that a kidney coach is NOT a therapist
or psychologist. Coaching rather, is a way of providing support
and helping to set goals for a patient and their family who
currently are dealing with disease or kidney failure. So,
instead of treating or rehabbing a client, we are merely
the ones who make sure - through our support - everyone stays
compliant with their doctors' orders. As part of the coaches'
support, they will be ready to talk with client anytime and
be able to provide support in all stages of kidney failure.
One thing that a coach will do is establish a one-on-one
personal relationship with clients and their immediate
family. By doing this, we have the patient and their
family make
goals and share in the responsibility of staying compliant.
In addition, the coach offers information, guidance, and
support to strengthen clients relationship with their doctors.
We think that it is extremely important to place an emphasis
on the doctor/client relationship, so we will help the
client understand their health issues, and effects of
noncompliance.
What are the qualifications to be a Kidney Coach?
In order to become a kidney coach you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 16 or older
- Must be compliant with all doctors orders if you are a patient
- Must have dealt (either personally or as a caregiver)
with a
chronic illness
- Must have a positive attitude and be an inspiration
for having
health success
- Must be willing to share their experiences
- Must have a good recommendation from their current
doctor and/or 2
professional references
- Must go through a criminal background check
If you wish to apply to become a coach, click here to go download a Coaching
Application.
You Want to Be an Admin Volunteer?!
Wonderful! This will prove to be a fulfilling duty. Volunteering with us, you will be an integral part of the KCF family. You will have an opportunity to make a change in the way a child views him/herself with kidney disease. Being a volunteer, you will assist in all admin activities it takes to incorporate a coaching session.
Here are the qualifications:
- Must be 16 or older
- Must have a positive attitude and be an inspiration for having health success
- Must have two professional references
- Must go through a criminal background check
- Must be willing to serve in at least a one year commitment and attend all training sessions
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