Introduction GenCare, LLC is an organization dedicated to providing 24-hour supervised residential care in a home-like setting for adults 18 years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. GenCare believes all life holds value and that each individual is entitled to the respect and dignity that many citizens and community service providers take for granted. The program facilitates independent living skills, social and recreational functioning, and vocational training for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence and self-worth. In pursuit of excellence in servicing adults with intellectual disabilities, creating a positive environment, and maximizing their capabilities as members of the community, GenCare considers their employees among their greatest assets. Employees of GenCare bring a unique and rich combination of skills, intellect, and dedication that will help the organization continue a tradition of providing quality care to the individuals they serve. At the same time, employees of GenCare are joining an organization that seeks to stimulate and encourage personal growth and professional opportunities. At GenCare, they have dedicated the organization to helping individuals with special needs. Their goal is to provide individuals with the support they need physically, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and socially, so they will become productive citizens in their communities. The ability for GenCare to
I continually demonstrate a highly positive and contemporary attitude towards people with disabilities, coupled with an advanced understanding and knowledge of disabilities and their broader impacts. During my career, I have provided service to a diverse array of individuals. Specifically, in my current role as an APS 4 Compliance Officer with Centrelink, I have been responsible for providing friendly, efficient service to a range of customers, including people with disabilities. In doing so, I have gained significant insight into the many challenges and impacts of disabilities, and therefore aim to display a contemporary, supportive, and respectful attitude. Moreover, I possess excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of empathy, allowing me to easily relate to others, and help them to accomplish their goals. Such skills are highlighted by my qualifications, as I hold a certification in Human Skills and Critical Thinking from New Intelligence. Additionally, I am a highly skilled interviewer, with the proven ability to develop and maintain exceptional professional relationships. As an APS 5 Investigator, I conducted records of interview, as well as taking numerous witness statements. Given this, I can
Our agency assists low income seniors living on fixed incomes with mental health services. Our services include screenings for depression, dementia, and early onset of Alzheimer’s. We also provide mental health counseling services for grieving widows and work towards reconnecting individuals with support services in the community.
The company that I chose to do my presentation on is Maurices Store. I worked in retail as a manager for 12 years at the former County Seat and one of my assistants is still working retail as a manager at Maurices here in Dubuque. I was interested in choosing retail sales because it is where I started and I wanted to see how it has changed over the years.
As much as they long for that feeling, why hasn’t the workforce utilized their special talents to benefit the world of business? Liability, communication and the lack of knowing about these talents are the thoughts come to mind. My vision is to open a non-profit job placement program for young adults with special needs that provide ABA therapists to assist in communication and social interaction between the employer and the employee. The mission and the goal of this program is to not only provide the feeling of belonging to these individuals by allowing them to earn their own wages but to also boost the economy by lowering unemployment all while improving the profits for a
If you did something that an individual did not like you may cause them distress. If you know how to support an individual if they were feeling upset you may be able to help them more with sensitive issues. The needs and wishes of each individual will be very different to someone else. By knowing this information it will inform others who deliver support to, it will enable accuracy and relevance when developing and implementing an individual support plan.
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Everyone should be treated as an individual and their care should be designed around them, focussed on their needs and choices and not those of the business. These care plans should promote and encourage independence, empowerment and quality of care to ensure the service user receives the best care possible for them and also so they achieve their goals and enhance their abilities. Everyone has the right to make choices
The workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act created the Independent Living Administration. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are “advocacy-driven organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities (p.3).” CILs wants to see people with disabilities valued equally, and capable of doing anything in society without discrimination. One of the things to help achieve their envision to participate fully is by their core service by WIOA which is called Transition. This service helps the transitions from nursing homes to community-based residencies, the ones at risk of entering institutions, and the youth with significant disabilities.
After her time at the habilitation program, she moved to Colorado. Her first job in Colorado was at the Rise School of Denver, which “provides services to children with and without disabilities through an inclusive education model.” During her time at the Rise School, the executive director of Adams Camp reached out to her and provided a job description that immediately captured her interest. She rapidly transitioned into the Adams Camp environment and found her home. Jordan has the opportunity to serve 350 families every year in both Adventure Camp and other therapeutic programs that is offered by Adams Camp. But, it hasn’t all been an easy road for her at Adams Camp. She voiced, “With an aging population, we are tasked with creating age appropriate services for all. The other challenge is finding more empowering opportunities for our population.” Most people with developmental disabilities can live a long and fulfilled life, but their special needs vary by age. At the moment, Adams Camp prioritizes younger clients in order to prepare them properly for their futures. But because Jordan is so dedicated to improving the lives’ of others, she
The mission of Guardian Elder Care and Lakeview Senior Care and Living Center is to deliver superior healthcare in the communities where they serve. They provide compassionate care, long-term care, and in-home care to all of their patients and residents, which also brings comfort to their loved ones. Their therapists, nurses, and staff constantly strive to exceed the expectations, both of their patients and their families. Their commitment to passionate care, servant leadership, and continuous improvement results in outcomes that maximize the well-being of those to whom they provide
The focus of the local task force was primarily the physically handicapped incurring the handicap or disability at the age of twenty-six or later. However, the task force should not overlook the cognitive, intellectual, mental, sensory, and developmentally disabled. For example, nurses with experience in psychiatric, geriatrics, intellectual, and developmental disability can ensure this population is not neglected (Joel, 2006).
Our aged care Mission to enhance, wellbeing, prosperity of people, Looking after for the families and groups
Due to the Americans with Disabilities Act being passed recently, there are many improvements that need to be made concerning social policy and individuals with developmental disabilities. A best practice for practitioners working with this target population would be a person centered approach. Falon et al conclude, “The aging service system has adopted the disability community’s ingrained philosophies of self-direction, person-centered planning, and participant- directed services” (p. 22). This can be considered the best practice approach because many individuals with developmental disabilities may lack control over their personal and professional lives. By using a person centered intervention planning technique the practitioner respects
They have services that are available to help with elder, adult and child care needs.
Taking care of children with disabilities requires a compassionate spirit of valuing them as human being worth of respect regardless of their disabilities.