Request for Providers

63 year old male who lives in the West Salem area would like to be able to go do things in the community such as bowling, car shows, movies, see holiday lights. He would have up to 14hrs/56units HPC 1:1 and 75miles per month.  He is easy going with no behavioral issues, he is very independent with his personal care, mobility, verbal with typical speech and he would be paying for himself for all activities.  The preference would be to do about 1 to 2 activities in the community per month.  He would prefer a provider who lives close to West Salem area ofrepling@waynedd.org Wayne County.

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#501CG

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52 year old woman with history of Neurological and Seizure Disorder in need of HPC services.  She uses a wheelchair to ambulate and will need assistance with transferring to and from the tub as well as toilet.  She needs assistance with bathing, dressing, combing hair as well as brushing teeth. She experiences neurological tremors and has difficulty with her speech. She is a sweet and soft spoken lady who is kind of shy. There are no behavior or intense medical needs.  She lives with her husband who has ongoing back issues that has limited his ability to be able to assist with her.  This would be four hour shifts for five days a week.

Please reach out to Rachel Epling, SSA at repling@waynedd.org, if interested. RFP#500RE

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34 year old female is looking for a provider to assist with transportation to and from Orville. The individual will need to be picked up at Meijer Wooster location on Wednesdays at 5pm and taken to Orville library. At 6.30pm the individual will need transportation back to Wooster.

Please contact Samira Griffith at sgriffith@waynedd.org. RFP#499SG

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A 24-year-old female is seeking a provider to assist her at the family home 1-2x a month, preferably on Saturdays from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. She currently uses vocalizations and gestures and is making strides in using switches (lighted) that indicate yes or no.  She is visually impaired, so talking to her, letting her know you're with her, and acknowledging her is essential. You may need to get her attention first by saying her name and then talking with her calmly. She uses a wheelchair for long distances, during transportation, and at the day program. However, she can stand and ambulate with a walker and assistance or by handholding/physical assistance from another person.  Consistency is vital in her life. She thrives on routine and knowing what to expect. She enjoys watching musical shows and videos and playing with her interactive musical toys.

Please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org, for further information. RFP#498KS

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33year old male client who lives in Fredericksburg OH with his family is seeking a provider to take him fishing 2xs a month.  14hrs/56units 1:1 HPC per month to be authorized with approximately 50-100HPC miles per month.  The provider should enjoy this sport or be able to link client up with other who like to fish.  

Individual has his own supplies and loves to fish.  Individual is verbal, ambulatory and can care for his own personal care needs.  

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#497CG

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Parent of a 4 year old girl is seeking occasional respite/babysitting services.  The child is diagnosed with ADHD and Autism.  This young lady loves to go to the park, water play, and turtles. Child wears diapers and is still learning to be potty trained.  She attends a local daycare during the day and may need picked up from daycare from time to time.  Respite/babysitting will need to be at a 1:1 ratio and a female provider is preferred.  Respite provider would need to transport the child around the community including picking her up from local daycare and watching her outside the home.  It may also include going with the child and mom so mom is able to run errands.  Parent occasionally works late and other appointments.  

Services are paid through Parent 2 Parent once a month.  Checks are issued on the 5th of each month so time sheets need to be turned in before then.  Rate of pay is negotiable but due to limited funding resources, the family is hoping to pay around $12 an hour. There is no reimbursement for mileage.

Please contact Jill Woods at jwoods@waynedd.org RFP#496JW

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16 year old female client is looking for a female HPC care provider who can provide supports in her Rittman family home for up to 40 hours a week.  The client is non ambulatory and she has limited use of her hands/arms. Her mother/caregiver could benefit from having someone help to take care of her. The client needs help with transfers, changing her depends, bathing, dressing, food preparation/supervision during meals, room maintenance, engaging in meaningful activities, etc. Staff should be properly licensed or certified/authorized for medical administration, g-tube, and several health-related activities for her medical needs (Med Cert 1 and 2) Parent will be present in the home and in the community with the provider, but would expect the provider to support the child while the parent does other things around the home, or with the other kids.

She attends school five days a week. The hours of service needed would be after school/weekends. She is in love with Justin Bieber and she loves watching You-tube.

Please reach out to Sara Berrey at sberrey@waynedd.org if you are interested in interviewing to provide supports for this individual. RFP#495SB

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48 year old man with Cerebral Palsy in need of emergency respite, Shared Living or HPC in congregate setting that is wheel chair accessible.  Would require 24/7 supervision and supports.  He ambulates using a powered wheel chair that he needs assistance navigating especially in tight spaces.  He requires assistance with preparing meals and needs his food cut up in small pieces.  He requires monitoring for choking as he has a tendency to hold food in his mouth without swallowing.  He is verbal and understands when being spoken to.  He may be difficult to understand at times and may need to be asked to repeat himself.  He would need assistance with transfers and changing his adult brief.  Would need full assistance in all areas of hygiene.

Individual attends ADS 5 days a week.  He loves to listen to Garth Brooks.  He also really enjoys watching sports especially Guardians and Browns.

Please reach out to mgebbie@waynedd.org if you are interested in interviewing to provide supports for this individual. RFP#494MG

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38 year old female resident of Wooster, Ohio (Triway Local Schools area) searching for an HPC provider to provide up to 5 hours per week.  Individual is diagnosed with Down's Syndrome and Moderate ID.  She attends an ADS program Monday through Friday and has a Level 1 waiver .  She would like someone to take her out into the community for activities, social events, to a park. on a short walk, or stay home with her and assist with some cleaning tasks or play games.  Individual lives at home with her mom and sister and mom is her legal guardian of person only.  HPC transportation will be authorized.

Please contact Morgan Butler at mbutler@waynedd.org RFP#493MB

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Married couple in Wooster area requires a provider who can assist with grocery shopping, organizing and cleaning their apartment. The couple is in need of approximately 10 hours of HPC and HPC transportation per week.

Both individuals are verbal and ambulatory. They are both cooperative and easy-going. They do tend to "collect" more than they have room for and provider will need to develop a trusting relationship so they can help them sort through their belongings to decide what to keep. They live on the third floor of their building with no elevator so provider will need to be able to navigate three flights of steps.

Please contact Samira Griffith at sgriffith@waynedd.org. RFP#492SG

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31 year old male and his family are searching for Independent or Agency Providers to join this young man's team of support.

There are full-time and part-time openings available throughout the week. If you are interested in even 1-2 shifts per week (could be any number of hours per shift), PLEASE respond and share your availability information.

This young man lives in his family home which is located in the Mt. Eaton area of Wayne County. He is a delightful, sweet, and very observant person and his smile will melt your heart!

This young man is dependent upon staff or family for all of his daily care needs and utilizes a wheelchair and/or tracking system in his home for his mobility and transfer needs. This young man’s parent is willing and able to provide the training needed for his care needs to new staff wanting to join this support team!

Funding is through IO Waiver, hours are all 1:1 HPC/awake hours, and the person qualifies for the medical assistance and complex care rate adjustments. Agency HPC staff will need to be certified/authorized for medication administration, g-tube (MicKey type), and several health-related activities for his medical needs (Med Cert 1 and 2). Independent providers can be family delegated.

Additional hours may be available to pick up if you are able to cover for other staff in the home when they need time off or cannot work. Not required, but will be an option.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please respond in writing to the SSA indicated ASAP. Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#491DD

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31-year-old male and his family are searching for wheelchair accessible residential respite options 1-2 days/week. Ideal/preferred location would be near SE Wayne County, Holmes, Stark or Tuscarawas Counties but family is willing to consider other locations near these counties.

Staff will need to be either properly licensed or certified/authorized for medication administration, g-tube (MicKey type), and several health-related activities for his medical needs (Med Cert 1 and 2). This young man is completely dependent upon staff (or family) for all of his daily care needs. He utilizes a wheelchair (and/or tracking system in his home) for his mobility and transfer needs.

This young man is a delightful, sweet, and very observant person and his smile will melt your heart!

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please respond to Debbie Dunlap, WCBDD SSA at ddunlap@waynedd.org ~RFP#490DD

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31-year-old male and his family are searching for an ICF home for respite options 1-2 days/week. Ideal/preferred location would be near SE Wayne County, Holmes, Stark or Tuscarawas Counties but family is willing to consider other locations near these counties.

Staff will need to be either properly licensed or certified/authorized for medication administration, g-tube (MicKey type), and several health-related activities for his medical needs (Med Cert 1 and 2). He is completely dependent upon staff (or family) for all of his daily care needs. He utilizes a wheelchair (and/or tracking system in his home) for his mobility and transfer needs.

This young man is a delightful, sweet, and very observant person and his smile will melt your heart!

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please respond to Debbie Dunlap, WCBDD SSA at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#489DD

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47 year old with Level 1 Waiver needs a money management provider to assist him in learning about bill paying, maintaining his benefits, budgeting skills, etc. This gentleman works part time and lives in his family's home. Payee is not needed at this time. Up to two hours a month of money management is requested.

Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, for more information at jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#488JH

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41 year old female resident of Wooster is looking for a transportation provider to take her to and from work a couple days per week (pick up around 3p and drop off around 7p).  Individual has a Level 1 waiver and has been diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, diabetes, and stage 3-4 heart failure/severe scarring of the heart.  She has a great sense of humor, loves to be active in her community, and is very intelligent.  

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#487JR

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43 year old with Mild ID in need of approximately 10 hours per week HPC and HPC transportation.  Individual is verbal and ambulates independently.  There are no known behavioral issues.  Individual would need help with cooking, deep cleaning and occasional transportation to activities in the community or to do shopping.  Individual  likes to go to the park and playing his guitar.

Please email Melanie Gebbie, SSA at mgebbie@waynedd.org if you are interested in interviewing with this individual. RFP#486MG

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A 69 year old man with  Schizophrenia, Autism, Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder), Myopia, Presbyopia, Seborrheic keratosis (scalp) needs assistance with bathing/personal hygiene around 12 hours per week.

Please contact Morgan Butler at mbutler@waynedd.org RFP#485MB

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23 year old female resident of Wooster is looking for emergency respite (preferably in Wayne County) for this coming weekend (9/13-9/15).  Individual has a Level 1 waiver and is diagnosed with Mild ID; Under Socialized Conduct Disorder, aggressive type, moderate; Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and ADHD. Individual is able to complete all her ADLs with minimal supervision (usually only requires prompting).  Individual does not currently attend a day program, but team will be exploring this in the future. Individual has a great sense of humor, loves to go swimming and on other outings, and loves dogs.  This individual will be looking for respite every weekend for the next few weeks/months.

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#482JR

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6year old male client lives with his parents and 2 younger siblings in West Salem.  Parents are seeking a young, energetic provider who is interested in providing up to 16hrs per week of PDHPC.  The service would involve engagement with child in child centered activities both at home and in the community for 2 8hr shifts.  There maybe some delegated medical supports related to gtube care as the child takes limited nutrition by mouth.  Preferred service days are Saturdays and Sundays, but parents are willing to explore other days.  Parents would like someone with previous experience with working with young children.  Parents will be present in the home and the community with the provider, but would expect the provider to support child, while parents do other things around the home, or with their other children.

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#478CG

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A 23 year old young man with an I/O waiver is looking for someone that is able to provide Shared Living services in the Wayne County area. He would be looking for services to be before the end of September. He currently attends workshop 5 days per week (9a-3p) and is looking to reenter the work force. He is currently looking for a part time job.

He likes to stay active (Softball, yard work, going out) and his family is very involved and supportive. He enjoys attending races any time he can.  He recently won a silver medal in softball and couldn't be prouder!

Please contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org RFP#477AB

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15 year old youth who lives at home with her family in Smithville Ohio with her family is seeking an unscheduled provider to assist with home maker personal care for up to 20hrs per week.  However, hours may vary from week to week, sometimes morning, afternoons or evenings dependent on parent's work schedule.  Family's schedule changes with very short notice.

Individual is very pleasant but always moving unless she is sleeping.  She is extremely unsteady on her feet and requires someone to be by her side at all times to prevent falls.  She is at high risk of falls due to balance issues.  She needs support with personal care, health monitoring due to a seizure disorder, medication administration, communication, engaging in meaningful activities and safe decision making.  The provider will work closely with her parents to provide services per guidance from parents during service hours.

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#476CG

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40 year old male client who lives with his parents in Wooster is seeking up to 112hrs of private duty nursing (PDN) care in his home.  This client has complex medical needs, he requires total physical supports with all life areas/ADL.  He requires close supervision due to his complex medical needs.  

Primary Diagnosis:  Acute & chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.  Client is ventilator dependent.

Other Diagnoses: spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy; dysphagia unspecified; severe-profound Intellectual disabilities; Anemia, Bradycardia, Hypotension, unspecified convulsions; ulcer of esophagus w/ bleeding; recurrent pneumonia; attention to gastrostomy; ventilator care dependent; attention to colostomy; dependence on supplemental oxygen.

Client is at high risk for emergency department visits and/or other hospital readmission.  Client is a FULL CODE.

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#475CG

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A 21 year old woman with autism lives with her parents and needs assistance with bathing/personal hygiene 15 hours per week as well as with keeping her living area clean.  

Please contact Morgan Butler at mbutler@waynedd.org if you have an interest in providing services. RFP#473MB

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Client will be needing transportation 2-3 days a week to and from her new job. She will need transportation from her Wooster home to her work place in Dalton. Her shifts usually begins at 7am and ends at 2-2:30pm. The county board will use local funding at the waiver rate for funding. She is very sweet, talkative, and would make any morning ride fun!

This route is also posted on our NMT Portal.

Please contact Alyssa Bright at abright@waynedd.org if you are able to provide transportation. RFP#469AB

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Searching for an HPC Provider for a 31 year old male who is looking for opportunities to get out/about in the community 1x/week. Care will need taken regarding locations selected to limit exposure to large crowd situations for medical reasons.

This person is very kind, friendly, soft spoken, has a great memory, and a really good sense of humor. He enjoys playing Nintendo games and loves Super Heros - especially Iron Man and the Avengers, and enjoys Paw Patrol. He likes watching sports and movies.

Male lives with parent in Wooster north end area in Wayne County.

Hours to be authorized will be 3-5 hours/week initially with the ability to increase with mutual agreement between parent and provider.

Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org.  RFP#467DD

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A young woman is seeking HPC transportation to go to/from medical appointments, activities, and errands in the community.  Occasionally, her medical appointments are out of town.  She utilizes a wheelchair and requires a modified vehicle/   She is diagnosed with Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, GERO, H/0 back spasms, H/0 UTI, Baclofen pump implant, Double Curved Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease & notation of 1984 plate/screws in right hip.

Please contact mbutler@waynedd.org RFP#464MB

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A 26 year old male with an I/O Waiver is looking to move to a congregate setting or for someone who is able to provide shared living services. He is willing to work with male and female providers, but seems to do better when working with males, especially those that set and maintain strong boundaries. When anxious, he may say something hurtful. Afterwards he will usually apologize and try to explain why he was upset. He is very friendly and outgoing. He loves to preform by making videos for TikTok or entertaining those around him. He is very creative and is always looking for ways to express that creativity. He is able to ambulate and travels in unmodified vehicles. He has a history of verbal aggression and property destruction when upset. He can be shy and slow to trust. When someone does earn his trust he will frequently ask them for assistance and instruction. He is looking to move by the end of August.

Please contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org RFP#460AB

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A 24 year old female with mild ID is seeking HPC & HPC transportation services 10-15 hours/week through her I/O waiver so she can have plenty of opportunities to engage in social activities in Wooster and the surrounding area. She will also need some support with paperwork/organizational tasks in her apartment where she lives and cares for herself independently. English is her second language, but she is friendly and talkative and continues to learn through social interactions. She wants to visit the YMCA in Mansfield where she will have a pass to participate in several sports as well as the Special Olympics. She will need some transportation to and from medical appointments, as well as some support with understanding/following through with information. This individual seeks someone who will take time to listen and understand, and help her make social connections with her peers who share similar interests.

If you are interested in interviewing for this opportunity, please contact SSA Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org for more information. RFP#458CM

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Twenty-two year old male individual in need of adult day service program, five days per week preferred but willing to do attend few days per week if Monday through Friday is not an available option.  Transportation to and from the program is a need as well, individual resides in Rittman. Guardian reports he will attempt to trip or kick people when mad or pull on their shirts.  Individual is Autistic, basically nonverbal (has communication device but does not use, has vision impairment. Likes to watch television, drink soda and eat snacks; does not like loud environments.

Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#455KH

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22 year old female with 8 P-Syndrome, developmental delays, hypotonia, and anxiety in need of approximately 3 hours per week of HPC and HPC transportation. Individual is verbal but needs time to process conversations and to verbally reply. Individual needs someone to hold her arm while walking on uneven surfaces for fear of falling. There are no known behavioral issues. The individual is very kind and loves to help others through missionary work. She would love to have a provider who will take her into the community and provide transportation to activities in the community. This would be private pay.

Please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#447SW

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34 year old female in need of consultation for specialized mattress replacement. Current mattress is a low air pressure mattress with alternating pressure. This is no longer maintaining air or pressure well and is no longer able to be ordered as it's no longer manufactured.

Looking for interested providers who can/will go to home, see current system and bed frame, see person's needs, and provide recommendations for new replacement mattress/motor system.

This will need processed through insurance first and if denied, a confirmation of this in writing will need to be received and then an estimate can be submitted to request waiver funding consideration.

Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#446DD

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Parents of a 24 year-old female in Doylestown is seeking Participant Directed HPC services for their daughter. She is seeking a provider to take her out in the community for shopping and social/recreational activities.  She also enjoys crafting activities and walking her dogs, which can be done at home and in the neighborhood.  This will be the primary focus of services.  As a secondary focus of services, she will need assistance, prompting, and encouragement to complete various household chores in the family home. Services needed 7-9 hours during the day on Fridays, and 3-6 hours several other weekday afternoons/evenings and/or weekends. Female staff preferred. Consistency of staff is important to this family. This assignment is expected to be consistent year-round. This individual has a SELF waiver.

Please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#445CY

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Homemaker personal care provider requested approximately one to four hours per week.  Individual requires assistance with learning the basic household skills regarding keeping the residence clean (including doing dishes)  He becomes distracted and experiences difficulty with staying on task; needs verbal reminders to do so.  Resides with his spouse in their apartment.

Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#444KH

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Payee needed for individual for that resides in his own apartment, works and receives SSI.  He would benefit from help with banking, the use of a check book to pay bills, creating a budget and following it.  Needs reminded about when bills are due and paying them timely.  

Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#443KH

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24 year old non-verbal male looking for a respite provider to provide some relief to his parents, with whom he lives with.  His mom is his legal guardian of person only and his payee.  Individual has a Level 1 Waiver and communicates through limited speech (knows some words), body language, facial expressions, etc.  He loves to be around people at attends an ADS program 5 days per week.  He knows no strangers and therefore requires close and constant visual supervision while out in the community.  Parents are looking for weekend respite (not every weekend), evenings, and maybe up to a week at a time.

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#440JR

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48 year old male resident of Fredericksburg, Ohio with a Level 1 Waiver looking for a respite provider to provide some relief for his natural supports, possibly up to a week at a time.  Currently lives with his brother/guardian and his sister-in-law/payee.  Individual is deaf, has moderate ID, and epilepsy, however, his epilepsy is controlled with medication.  He uses simple sign language and can read lips well.  He is able to vocalize some words, and knows how to read and write.  Individual is a hard worker, very well mannered, no mobility issues, and does not have behaviors.  Basic sign language and medication administration is required.

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#439JR

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34 year old female in need of finding Non-Emergency Medical Transportation that will allow her to ride on a gurney during transport to/from her healthcare appointments. Female is ventilator dependent (has a portable ventilator that will be used during transport) and has significant medical needs that require her to remain in a horizontal position all the time.

Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org.  RFP#437DD

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A 22 year-old Dalton man is seeking an HPC provider to supplement a team of three independent HPC providers who serve him at his apartment.  The current unmet need is from 3:30pm Friday afternoon to 3:30pm Saturday afternoon, and from 7:30am - 3:30pm Mondays.

He requires assistance with all ADLs including personal hygiene and using the toilet.  He uses a G-tube for nutrition.  He lives in an apartment about a 5 minute walk from his family home.  Please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#433CY

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Seeking a quote for a bathroom revision to convert the current tub/shower unit to a walk-in shower unit.

Please contact Morgan Butler @ mbutler@waynedd.org RFP#432MB

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Individual is a 23 year old male client who has been living in a developmental center, is seeking placement in an ICFDD based upon his assessed needs.  He functions in the moderate to severe intellectual range, he is primarily non-verbal with a few self developed signs that he likes to use.  He is able to help with all his ADLs with verbal prompts and some hand over hand support.  He takes a variety of medications for his mental health and health needs.  His joys center around being in the outdoors, wading in shallow swimming pools, and swinging on swings.  He also likes to watch Disney animation and game shows on tv, he is able to do sequential tasks with assistance.   Behaviorally, he thrives on a schedule of activities, and food is a major reinforcer for him, he does well with the "if then, this first then that" principle.  He tends to communicate through his behaviors: physical aggression toward others (staff, because they can't figure out with him what he wants); SIB (hitting self, banging head, scratching self) because he's not feeling well, he's frustrated; disrobing (when he's hot, or he just seems to have sensory issues that particular day).  Behaviors appear to be linked to his health: when he has allergies, constipated, ear infection, tooth aches.

If he is a possible fit in your ICFDD please contact SSA for further information.

Please contact Cheryl Gooch at cgooch@waynedd.org   RFP#429CG

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Fifteen year old male, currently in placement at a developmental center, will need HPC services when he returns to his parents' home in Doylestown later in 2024. Supports will be needed to assist this youth with community outings and possibly in-home activities, including transportation. Staff will need to provide support, calming techniques, deescalation and redirection,  when needed, to ensure his safety. Provider may be asked to participate in DC team meetings when this youth is close to discharge, to plan for continuing supports as he transitions back to his home.

Please contact Joan Huba at jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#428JH

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A 43 year old female being discharged from a ICF is in need of a Shared Living site. She will receive an I/O waiver. She went to the ICF for medical reasons related to a broken ankle, but the ankle has healed and her mobility has been restored. She has no other known medical conditions that are significant. She has been diagnosed with a mild Intellectual Disability. The ICF reports that she is fully independent with mobility, restroom, bathing (with verbal reminders) and feeding. She is looking for an environment that is quiet as noise does exacerbate her anxiety symptoms. She will need some assistance with medication management, transportation and taking her to medical appointments. She would prefer a Wooster location, or if this isn't possible, someone who could provide transportation into Wooster for day programming.

Please contact Becky Migdal at bmigdal@waynedd.org. RFP#427BM

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22 year old male looking for a shared living provider or a one bedroom apartment.  Individual would like to stay in Wooster but is open to other areas as well.  Individual has a great sense of humor, enjoys sleeping, playing video games, watching football and UFC.  He loves to help others, sticks up for people who cannot do so for themselves, and would like to become a rapper someday.  Individual has a history of self harm, harm to others, property damage, and elopement.  Individual is approved for the DODD Behavior Add on.  Individual will NOT live in a congregate setting or Shared Living.

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#426JR

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Soon to be 30 year old female resident of Wooster is looking for a respite provider in Wayne County ONLY, preferably Wooster.  Individual has been diagnosed with Down's Syndrome and Asthma.  Individual lives at home with parents and minimal HPC supports. Parents are in need of a break and would like to take vacations every once in a while (could be a weekend or a week at a time).  She will color for hours at a time, loves to socialize with her friends, and will eat pretty much anything you put in front of her.  She has limited communication but is able to say some words and uses gestures.  Due to trauma in her past, she should not be left alone with males.  Once you get to know her, she will be easier to understand.  She is very kind and caring, but can often become emotional (crying).  No behaviors other than big emotions.  If placement works well, team could talk about Shared Living.  

If you are interested please reach out to Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#423JR

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Seeking a quote for a weighted vest for a 22 year old female. Individual is diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures.

Please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#419SW

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36 year old male with the diagnoses of Moderate Intellectual Disability and mental health diagnoses in Wooster. He is interested in participating in VH and ADS services.  He is new to the Wayne County area and resides in a congregate setting with 2 roommates.  He is independent in the areas of communication and mobility and is able to perform most self care tasks but may need reminders and direction to do so.  He is served at an acuity B.  He is very social and loves to look at magazines and attending/watching sporting events.  He does exhibit some maladaptive behaviors and will need reminders to keep appropriate social distance.  Though rare, he may exhibit behaviors that include hitting, slamming things, and pulling hair.  

Staff providing the supports should be trained in CPI.  He has an approved mechanical restraint to be used while traveling in vehicles to prevent him from eloping the seat.  

Please reach out to Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org with any questions or if you are interested in providing services to this individual. RFP#415MG

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46 year old woman would like HPC for outings. She is very fun and a delight to be around. Her diagnosis is Down Syndrome.  She has no mobility issues, feeding issues, incontinence issues and no behavior concerns. She is very self reliant. She loves the library, shopping, eating out, baking and movies. She would like 3-4 hours twice per month. of HPC.

Please contact Becky Migdal at bmigdal@waynedd.org. RFP#414BM

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26 year old female needing Individual Employment Services (IES) to help her at her job at least once a month. She struggles with staying off of her phone, working consistently, following directions. She very much wants to keep her job at a local nursing home. She works 40 hours per week.

Please contact Becky Migdal  bmigdal@waynedd.org RFP#412BM

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A group of young men who live together need home modifications. This is a visual assessment, but here is an idea of the required equipment: 1. Wheelchair ramp: Aluminum, no steps, no angles, platform with handrails.2. Toilet: Big and tall or extra tall.

If interested in learning more, please contact Kara Smith. ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#407KS

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Searching for an HPC Provider (female staff requested) for a 38 year old female who is looking for opportunities to get out/about in the community 1x/week plus occasional assistance to take her to/from special olympics practices.

Female lives in Doylestown in Wayne County near the Summit County border.

Hours to be authorized are 5 hours/week.

Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#404DD

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25 year old young man with an IO waiver that lives alone in Wooster is looking for a provider to help him learn independent living skills and to help him access his community.. This would be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am to 2pm. He would be open to changing dates and times if needed. He is willing to work with male and female providers, but seems to do better when working with males. When anxious, he may say something hurtful, but will usually apologize and try to explain why he was upset. He is very friendly and outgoing. He loves to preform by making videos for TikTok. He has a small dog that can be a little shy at first but warms up very easily. He is able to ambulate and travels in unmodified vehicles. He has a history of verbal aggression and property destruction when upset.

Please contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org RFP#394AB

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A twenty-one year old female is needing assistance with activities of daily life from a female homemaker personal care (HPC) provider. The individual is paralyzed and spends most of her time in a hospital bed. She needs assistance getting in and out of bed when she wants to use her powered wheelchair and has a Hoyer lift. Assistance with personal care is her primary and high need at this time; if available, she would like some transportation within the community and would require a modified vehicle to ride in but right now, her main need is personal care.  Nurses assist her during the week with her medical needs.

Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#390KH

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A 31 year old female that resides in Doylestown, Ohio  (Wayne County) is seeking a provider to assist her in her home with personal care including accessing the shower and restroom with the use of a Hoyer Lift, and to assist with daily living activities. Total service time can be 10 to 15 hours a week (divided into blocks of time needed regarding her care).  Transportation is not being requested at this time; only homemaker personal care services

Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#389KH

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Female needs housing that will assist her with following a strict behavior plan. It would be best if she could be in a home with strict structure. She has a great sense of humor, very smart, does well in group settings, and is good at conversations and talking. She is a very intelligent girl who is very active and loves sports! She does have medical needs such as brain injury, she has a shunt. Her medical appointments are very important due to her TBI. She will need constant supervision while in the community and when interacting with housemates per her strict behavior plan. She will also need assistance with meal prep and cooking. She enjoys reading recipe books and would like to learn how to cook.If interested, please contact abright@waynedd.org by 03-18-24. RFP#356AB
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5 hours per week.  Preferred male provider requested to assist with help in the home, learning about and doing household chores (laundry and cleaning), reminders about completing his health journal once a week, reminders about taking medication, assistance with learning about hygiene and bathing; reminders regarding proper hygiene.  Possible assistance with some medical appointments when the person that normally assists is not available and possible assist with helping understand medical information; his medical charts.Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#348KH

31 year old female in Doylestown, Wayne County seeking a provider to assist her with accessing the community on occasion to shop or visit a salon (hair/nails). Individual is in a powered wheel chair so a modified vehicle is required. Provider to also assist with home personal care including accessing the shower and restroom using a Hoyer Lift, and assist in daily living activities. Total service time to be 10 to 15 hours a week for 2 to 3 hours at a time.Please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#337KH

33 year old female who lives in Wooster, OH in Wayne County is in need of PDN nursing services Individual has a trach and is vent dependent 24/7. Individual receives nutrition via feeding tube and is dependent upon family or staff for all activities of daily living and skilled care nursing needs. Individual is authorized for (7) 12 hour/day nursing shifts (84 hours/week). Parent/guardian is looking to fill full or partial shifts on every day of the week. Agency and Independent providers are welcome to be considered; Independent Provider LPN's will require RN supervision available for oversight. Individual also has IO Waiver funding. This female and her family are wonderful to work with and help support. You will enjoy working with this person very much.Please contact the indicated SSA with available dates/times for interviews if interested in any of the available hours,Please contact Debbie Dunlap at  ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#335DD

A 21 year-old Dalton man is seeking an HPC provider to supplement a team of two independent HPC providers who serve him at his apartment.  The current unmet need is from 7:00am Saturday morning to 7:00am Sunday morning, and from 1:00pm Sunday afternoon to 7:30am Monday morning. He requires assistance with all ADLs including personal hygiene and using the toilet.  He uses a G-tube for nutrition.  He lives in an apartment about a 5 minute walk from his family home and has a full-time primary HPC provider during the weekdays and a secondary HPC provider Friday nights and Sunday mornings.  His parents are seeking supplemental coverage on weekends so he is able to live at the apartment throughout the weekend.  Please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#334CY

PDN ursing services needed in Dalton, Wayne County, Ohio. Individual has a trach, is vent dependent, and requires periodic suctioning in addition to other skilled care nursing services. Individual receives nutrition via feeding tube and is dependent upon family or staff for all activities of daily living. Primary shift needed is 10 hours on Sundays and this will be consistent each week. However, there is a possibility of 4-6 additional hours on Fridays and Saturdays plus as needed to cover shifts for other nurses for scheduled time off if you are available to do this. Agency and Independent providers are welcome to be considered; Independent Provider LPN's will require RN supervision available for oversight. Individual also has IO Waiver funding and receives HPC (homemaker personal care) supports through IO waiver funding. This male and his family are wonderful to work with and help support. You will enjoy working with this person very much. Please contact the indicated SSA with available dates/times for interviews if interested in any of the available hours. Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#330DD

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HPC services needed in home to support 48 year old male with Cerebral Palsy.  Individual ambulates using a wheelchair.  Individual needs assistance in all areas of self-care including grooming, dressing toileting and bathing.  He requires assistance with preparing and cutting up meals. He also needs monitored while eating as he has a tendency to eat too fast.  Will require assistance with laundry and light housekeeping.  Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#315MG

48 year old man with Cerebral Palsy needs HPC in a congregate or shared living setting that is wheelchair accessible.  Would require 24/7 supervision and supports.  He ambulates using a powered wheel chair that he needs assistance navigating especially in tight spaces.  He requires assistance with preparing meals and needs his food cut up in small pieces.  He requires monitoring for choking as he has a tendency to hold food in his mouth without swallowing.  He is verbal and understands when being spoken to.  He may be difficult to understand at times and may need to be asked to repeat himself.  He would need assistance with transfers and changing his adult brief.  Would need full assistance in all areas of hygiene. Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org  RFP#314MG

48 year old male with CP that uses a wheelchair to ambulate.  He is verbal, but may be difficult to understand at times.  Interested in attending Adult Day Program Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  He will require assistance with cutting up his food and reminded to slow down when he eats.  Will require assistance navigating his wheelchair in tight spaces.  He wears incontinent briefs and will need assistance with changing.  Assistance is needed in most areas of daily living and supervision while at Day Program.  Has some leg swelling after sitting for prolonged periods and may require his leg propped up to ease swelling. Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#313MG

HPC services needed for 29 year old female with cognitive disability and seizure disorder for after day programming Monday through Thursday 2:30pm until 4:00pm at her mother's job in Wooster.   There is a conference room and kitchenette available in the building.  Individual would need to be watched closely to ensure her safety and must remain within visual sight.  She may request food items and would need to be monitored while eating.  She would need assistance with toileting that would involve assistance with cleaning herself after using the bathroom.  Individual is social and very friendly. She enjoys being on her tablet, doing puzzles and coloring.  If you are interested in interviewing for this position, please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#293MG

27 year old female resident of Orrville, Ohio looking for 7.5 hours of HPC services per week.  Individual lives in her family home with her father/guardian, step-mom, and sister.  Family is in need of HPC coverage from 630a - 8a Monday through Friday to assist her with getting ready for work.  She attends an ADS/VH program Monday through Friday.  She can perform most of her personal hygiene tasks independently except she requires assistance with washing her hair.  Individual also may need assistance entering or exiting the shower as she can be a bit shaky at times.  This young lady has a great personality and has an extremely amusing sense of humor.  She loves boys bands from the 90s (Backstreet Boys, and One Direction are some of her favorites)  She also loves country singer Morgan Wallen.  She learns more efficiently with music.  She can sometimes be moody and become upset but this usually only happens with members of her family.  Individual is on an IO waiverPlease contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#286MG