Request for Providers

SSA is in search of an Independent Nurse LPN or RN to provide services for an individual with severe medical

needs. Individual is non-ambulatory, and has a vent, a trach, an ostomy, g-tube, and uses O2. Nurse will need to

provide skilled care for those needs along with passing meds, monitor breathing and PulseOx, and suctioning

when necessary. Looking for a midnight nurse for the hours of 10:00pm to 8:00am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

and Wednesday. Also looking to fill the shift of 8:00 am to 6:00pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Individual lives

at home with his parents in Wooster, they provide a very loving and caring home for their son. Individual does

have a ceiling track to help with transfers, and home has been modified to help with the individual's care and

needs.

If interested, please contact Julie DeChiara at jdechiara@waynedd.org RFP#735JD

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A female in her early twenties needs 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. She is seeking an independent provider to assist her with bathing and hygiene tasks, including applying deodorant, and lotions. Assistance with cooking, meal setup and running errands (would like both with her and on behalf of). Nurses assist her during the week with her medical needs.

If interested, please contact Karen Hupp, at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#734KH

Seeking HPC transportation for a very nice, kind, mobile, and verbal couple (ages 40 and 35), ideally at a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. They are great at communicating, and the provider will need to be flexible to accommodate frequent doctor appointments in the Akron area.

If interested, please contact Samira Griffith at sgriffith@waynedd.org . RFP#705SG

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29 year old currently in VH programming needs a benefit analysis, requested by his team, to review how his VH work hours and future community employment, affect his Social Security benefits.

If interested, please contact Joan Huba at jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#704JH

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40 year old male with mild intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and minor vision impairment is seeking HPC services focused on community outings. He lives in Wooster and is fully ambulatory.  He does not require a modified vehicle.  This individual would like to go shopping, attend community events, going out to eat, possibly participate in Special Olympic activities/sports, and other such fun outings.  There may be a need for transportation to/from respite camp in Coshocton occasionally.  He is an avid gamer which may lead to stops at Game Stop.  This individual is independent in most areas but does require visual supervision while in the community or in unfamiliar areas.  Interested provider should enjoy these activities, and enjoy having fun. This opportunity is for approximately 10 to 20 hours per month of HPC services, and some flexibility may be needed with scheduling.

If interested please reach out to REpling@waynedd.org.  If interested, please contact Rachel Epling at repling@waynedd.org.  RFP#730RE

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A 62-year-old male with a mild intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and a minor vision impairment is seeking HPC services focused on community outings. He lives in Orrville and is fully ambulatory; he does not require a modified vehicle.

He is a devoted Dalton Bulldogs fan and especially enjoys football and basketball season. He would like support getting to and from games and spending time together cheering on his favorite team. He also enjoys attending local happenings, visiting historical sites, and taking trips to Amish country to explore the area and enjoy local cuisine.

The ideal provider would be enthusiastic about these activities, genuinely enjoy spending time together, and have a heart for fun, learning, and leisure. This opportunity is for approximately 10 to 20 hours per month of HPC services, and some schedule flexibility will be needed.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org.  RFP#728CMc

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A 23 year old young woman with mild ID is searching for a female provider to help her access the community throughout Wayne County, with the addition of assistance with household tasks, approximately 15-20 hours per week. She will be moving into her own apartment in Rittman with family supports nearby, and she would benefit from assistance to manage household tasks and run errands as needed. She attends a day program Monday-Friday and may be looking for a job soon. She is very independent and social, and would like to spend time with her friends in the community. There are no concerns about aggressive behavior or mobility, and she can ride in a non-modified vehicle.

If you would like to provide HPC/HPC-T services to this young lady, please contact SSA Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org. RFP#727CM

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A 21-year-old male with a mild intellectual disability who also receives mental health supports and lives alone is seeking Homemaker and Personal Care (HPC) services to support independent living skills, daily routines, household management, meal planning, transportation, and overall wellness. The ideal provider will offer consistent, practical support while encouraging independence and skill development.

Requested Supports May Include:

Assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparation

Support with personal spending and money management, including help prioritizing how discretionary funds are used

Transportation to:

Grocery stores and other shopping

Medical appointments

Community activities and events

Social and recreational opportunities

Support with maintaining a healthy, clean living environment

Gentle reminders and encouragement related to personal hygiene, including maintaining regular showering and hygiene routines, with an emphasis on how consistency can support his overall well-being and mental health

Support in other reasonable areas within the scope of HPC services, to be further identified as the provider and individual work together and needs become clearer over time

Additional Support Needs:

The individual will benefit from assistance establishing daily and weekly routines, such as planning specific days for laundry, grocery shopping, housekeeping, and personal care. Support will also be needed to develop a consistent meal plan, including determining how much food preparation can be done independently and making balanced, healthy food choices.

At times, the individual may benefit from support prioritizing personal spending choices and making thoughtful decisions about discretionary purchases.

Frequency and Purpose of Support:

The individual benefits from HPC staff providing support a few times per week (up to 8 hours) to help ensure household responsibilities are being managed, provide guidance with personal spending decisions as needed, assist with meal planning, offer reminders and encouragement related to hygiene and daily routines, support medication management, and help schedule and attend medical appointments.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org RFP#726CMC

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39 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.

If interested, please contact mbutler@waynedd.org RFP#725MB

Looking for a Home Personal Care (HPC) provider for an individual living in Orrville. The individual is a 63 years 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 3-7 times per week 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#724SG

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A young lady residing in Wooster is seeking a female provider for assistance approximately 10-15 hours per week with grocery shopping, medical appointments, local community outings, and household management and organization.  She has mild ID and English is her second language; she is always looking to improve her conversational English and benefits from some assistance to understand paperwork. She regularly attends Special Olympics activities at the Richland County YMCA where she has a membership, and needs non-modified transportation there. She enjoys visiting the Asian market in Cleveland and has a dream to visit New York someday.

If you are interested in working with this independent young lady, please contact Corey Marmet at cmarmet@waynedd.org. RFP#723CM

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A kind and independent 25-year-old woman is seeking additional HPC (Homemaker/Personal Care) support—up to 20 hours per week.

She is specifically looking for a consistent female provider (no rotating staff) who can offer not just practical help, but also emotional support and a listening ear. Evening hours and some weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) are needed, and having one dedicated person she can build trust with is very important to her.

An independent provider is ideal, but she is also open to working with an agency—if they can offer one consistent staff person she can meet and interview first. About Her: She’s fun, creative, and full of personality. She is a psychic medium who enjoys the unusual and unique—things like ghost hunting, haunted places and objects, crafting, renaissance fairs, and oddities. She loves going to the library, trying new recipes, eating out, visiting wineries, and listening to live (usually outdoor) music. She uses a THC vape as needed for anxiety, so the provider should be understanding and comfortable with that.

Support She’s Looking For:-Transportation in the evenings and some weekends, including trips to the pharmacy to get med refills, going grocery shopping, or shopping in general for needs/wants, going out to eat.-Gentle reminders for daily tasks like starting and moving laundry over, eating meals, taking medication.-Help with light cleaning to maintain her cozy and welcoming home.-Support with meal prep or trying out new recipes.-Assistance with her small business efforts (like looking up local craft fairs or markets).-She’s very independent and does not like being labeled or treated like a child.

She wants a provider who will treat her with respect and equality, and who genuinely wants to spend time with her and have fun along the way. Personal Preferences:-Must be comfortable with dogs—her pet is an important part of her life, and she may want to bring her dog along in your car at times.-Being an animal lover is a big plus!-She loves learning about others, so if you’re open to sharing a bit about your own life, family, and hobbies—that’s a bonus!-

If you are open-minded, compassionate, and ready to build a meaningful and fun connection, she would love to hear from you!

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at cmcconahay@waynedd.org .

RFP#722CMC