Request for Providers

14-year-old male diagnosed with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy is seeking home modifications to improve

accessibility and independence within the bathroom. Due to mobility limitations associated with his diagnosis, the

individual experiences significant difficulty accessing and utilizing the current bathroom fixtures. The existing

toilet is approximately 18 inches in height, which prevents the individual from independently transferring onto and

off the toilet. It is recommended that the current toilet be replaced with a lower-height toilet that will better

accommodate his physical needs and promote greater independence with toileting tasks.

Additionally, the individual requires modifications to the current shower. It is recommended that the existing

shower be replaced with a larger, walk in shower with 3" ledge to step over that has a minimal or no-threshold

entry to reduce barriers and improve safety. These modifications are necessary to accommodate the individual's

functional limitations related to his diagnosis.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org. RFP#774SG

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A young man is in need of a home modification and requires quotes for the installation of a wheelchair ramp.

If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org. RFP#776KS

70-year-old male diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy is currently in need of a home modification to

replace his existing exterior wooden ramp with a durable metal ramp to ensure ongoing safety, stability, and

accessibility to his home.

Given the individual’s mobility limitations related to Cerebral Palsy, he requires a reliable and structurally sound

ramp to maintain safe access to the home and support continued community living.

The requested metal ramp should be designed to meet ADA accessibility standards, provide appropriate traction

and weather resistance, and ensure safe ingress and egress in all weather conditions.

If interested, please contact Sarah Garsteck at sgarsteck@waynedd.org. RFP#775SG

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35 year old very independent male is seeking up to 8 hours per week of HPC & HPC Transportation services and supports. Can be transported in a non-modified vehicle. No medication administration assistance required. Individual wants a fun and mature person to support him by taking him to and from the community for outings, activities (loves fishing and sports), shopping, eating out, and just getting out of the house. Individual works 5 days a week so support would need to occur during evenings/weekends.

If interested, please contact Tim VanArsdale at tvanarsdale@waynedd.org. RFP#773TV

Do you enjoy watching car races? A 55 year old male individual is looking for someone to provide residentialrespite to take him to the Wayne County speedway one time a week- Saturday evenings from 6-10 pm. Theindividual is independent in the bathroom but needs visual supervision in the stands. He would pay from his owntickets and snacks. Provider would need to pay for their own admission ticket.

If interested please contact Sara Berrey at sberrey@waynedd.org. RFP#772SB

21 year old fairly independent, ambulatory male looking for respite for a few days that could lead to permanent placement in the future. He attends a VH program up to 5 days a week. He requires assistance with medication administration and transportation. Individual benefits from verbal prompts regarding self-care but can dress and feed himself. He is his own guardian and is a good communicator.

If interested, please contact Tim VanArsdale at tvanarsdale@waynedd.org.

RFP#771TV

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Individual in need of HPC services and HPC transportation. A 41 year old female, who uses a walker, and has Down's Syndrome is seeking an HPC provider for 5 hours per week for assistance in her home and community outings.

If interested, please contact Travis Colonius at tcolonius@waynedd.org. RFP#770TC

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Looking for a Home Personal Care (HPC) provider for an individual living in Orrville. The individual is a 63 year old

female, verbal, and able to move around independently. She requires daily check-ins to ensure her safety and

well-being. The provider’s primary responsibility will be to visit 3-5 times per week for about 2 hours each and ask

if she needs any assistance with her daily activities. We are seeking a reliable and compassionate provider who

can offer consistent support and care.

If interested, please contact Samira Griffith at sgriffith@waynedd.org RFP#769SG

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We are currently seeking a provider for an 18 year old female with autism who is non-verbal and in need of housing with 24/7 supervision and support in either a congregate setting or ICF placement. She requires consistent direct care support and staff experienced in working with individuals with autism and behavioral support needs. It should be noted that this would be the first time she would be transitioning out of her family home. A patient, structured, and understanding team will be very important in helping her adjust to a new living environment and routine. She is ambulatory and, while she enjoys being active in calm, structured environments, she also has a pattern of withdrawing and often spends extended time in her bedroom. Staff should be understanding of her need for downtime while still encouraging engagement, routine, and participation in daily activities at a pace that feels comfortable for her. She has a grabbing behavior at times, especially when others enter her personal space or “bubble.” Staff should understand the importance of giving her physical space, approaching her calmly, and building rapport over time. When she feels comfortable and trusts staff, her grabbing behaviors can become less frequent, though ongoing behavioral support and consistency will still be needed. She vocalizes occasionally and will sometimes say “uh oh.” She also uses her iPad as a communication tool from time to time and should have access to it as much as possible, as it is a major source of comfort and engagement for her. Supports needed include: 24/7 supervision and monitoring for safety Assistance and physical prompting with all personal hygiene tasks Support selecting weather appropriate clothing and ensuring clothing is put on correctly Transportation support with appropriate spacing between her, other individuals, and the driver Behavioral support using patience, consistency, and autism informed approaches Community outings in low stimulation settings She enjoys walks on quiet walking paths that are not crowded, loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, has a great sense of humor, and has a beautiful smile. She responds best to patient, compassionate staff who take the time to understand her communication style and sensory needs. Experienced providers who are comfortable supporting individuals across the autism spectrum and who can provide a calm, structured environment are strongly preferred.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org. RFP#768CMC

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HPC services needed for a male in his early 50's who lives in his family home located in Rittman. Male is exhibiting

symptoms of dementia and will require care/supports including for the following but not limited to:

• incontinence needs

• hygeine/shower

• breakfast

• getting ready in the mornings prior to leave to attend his adult day program (dressed, lunch for day program)

• HPC on behalf of services for finishing laundering of sheets, remaking bed with clean sheets, and cleaning of

bathroom after he leaves for day program

Hours needed are Monday-Friday 630-930am, 15 hours/week total

If interested, please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#748DD

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