Project Mentor
Dr. Ellis Dillon
Department of Center on Aging
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Description
| Project Description | We are conducting short satisfaction surveys with residents and family members from each nursing home in Connecticut. Over the summer we are looking for someone to assist with recruiting family members to complete a brief 3-question survey. You will be based in our office helping email, mail, and call individuals who are the family members of nursing home residents to ask them to complete the survey. You will also accompany research team members to conduct surveys in nursing homes with residents. You will help analyze the data collected with this survey to understand differences across nursing homes. |
| Project Direction | Since 2024 Connecticut has been conducting annual Nursing Home satisfaction surveys to determine how residents and family members feel about the care they are receiving in all Medicaid-certified nursing homes across the state. Results of these surveys, along with other nursing home quality information, will be used in quality measures for nursing homes across the state. Surveys will be conducted throughout the calendar year and will continue in annual survey cycles each year. |
| Mentorship and Supervision | The research assistant will meet with the project manager and other research staff weekly and will meet with project leadership at least every 2 weeks. He/she will work on a large team of other research staff who are available at any time in the office, by phone, or email to answer any questions as they come up. |
| Student Qualifications | Previous experience working or communicating with older adults, people with disabilities and their families. Preferred to be personable and friendly on the phone, this helps when we recruit people by phone! |
| Summer Schedule Options | Monday-Friday 9am-5:30 pm |
| Project Continuation | Fall 2025, Spring 2026 |
| Academic Year Time Commitment | 6-9 hours/week |
| Possible Thesis Project | Yes |
Application
Submit an online application for this research opportunity at https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/HRPSU25-9. The application deadline is Monday, February 17, 2025.
This application requires a cover letter, a resume or CV, an unofficial transcript, a brief statement of research interests, and a brief statement of career interests. References should be available upon request.