Request for Providers

A male child in the Creston area will soon be receiving a Level 1 Waiver and is looking for a Homemaker Personal

Care (HPC) provider for approximately 23 hours per week. Scheduling will be flexible and may vary depending on

the needs of the family.

He is a sweet boy who enjoys being around others, watching his favorite television shows, throwing balls in his

own way, and spending time outside especially with the family animals. Although he is currently nonverbal, he

loves being talked to and is also on the waiting list for an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

evaluation.

About His Care Needs

He has a diagnosis of Holoprosencephaly and is followed by neurology, ophthalmology, and gastroenterology. He

is completely dependent on his caregiver for all daily living activities and requires hands-on assistance and

attentive supervision.

His care needs include:

G-tube care: All feeding and medication are administered through his G-tube. The provider must have the

appropriate G-tube training/certification and be comfortable providing this care.

Mobility and positioning: He uses a wheelchair and a stander. The caregiver must be comfortable safely

transferring him into and out of them.

Physical assistance: He may extend his body or become stiff, so patience and proper handling techniques are

important.

Lifting: The provider must be physically capable of safely assisting with transfers and lifting at least 50 pounds,

consistent with safe lifting practices.

Sensory sensitivities: He has a significant startle reflex. Sudden movements and loud or unexpected noises should

be avoided. Noises such as sudden laughter or shouting, can startle him, even from TV shows can startle him.

Allergies: His allergies must be understood and carefully monitored.

Daily care: He requires complete assistance with his personal care and everyday needs.

*Services would not be able to start until waiver is fully assigned*

If interested, please contact Jill Woods at jwoods@waynedd.org RFP#827JW

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Looking for an Assistive Tech Consultation for an 11 year old boy in Salem, Ohio with an I/O Waiver, who needs seizure monitoring overnight and if possible, monitor SPO2. Will not tolerate wearables. Is a light sleeper. Lives alone in a condo in Salem, Ohio with 24/7 HPC.

If interested, please contact Matthew Teach at mteach@waynedd.org . RFP#826MT

31 year old male that utilizes a wheelchair and resides in Rittman, is looking for someone to assist with three tofour hours per week of homemaker personal care service to assist with chores/housekeeping, helping him learnhow to handle such tasks and adapt to his environment (apartment) through the use of SELF waiver funding. Dueto his wheelchair use, he would like people to know how it is to reach places and high areas, like shelving, andmake it difficult for him to clean.If interested, please contact Karen Hupp at khupp@waynedd.org RFP#825KH

An individual & his family are seeking HPC services in the family home on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 PM. The individual requires support to access and participate in community activities, recreational opportunities, employment, and medical appointments. Transportation may be needed for bowling practices and matches, allergy appointments, community activities, sports participation, and other recreational opportunities. During summer months, supports may also include supervision and community-based activities when programming is not in session and family members are unavailable. Services should be flexible and coordinated around the individual's schedule to promote health, safety, community involvement, and independence. The family is also interested in respite services to provide occasional support when caregivers are unavailable or need planned time away. Respite providers should be able to support the individual's routines, preferences, health needs, and overall well-being.

If interested, please contact Shawn Henry at shenry@waynedd.org RFP#824SH

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Seeking a residential respite provider for up to 10 hours per month to start for a 32-year-old man with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Profound Intellectual Disability, Celiac Disease, visual impairments, hypothyroidism, a history of seizures, and other medical needs. He is non-verbal and communicates through gestures, body language, and vocalizations. He enjoys music, car rides, spending time with family, rocking in his chair, and community activities in less congested environments. He benefits from predictable routines, advance notice of transitions, reassurance, and opportunities for community participation. The provider must be able to support personal care needs, maintain close and constant supervision during meals and community activities, provide and monitor a strict gluten-free mechanical soft diet, monitor hydration, administer medications as prescribed, and ensure his health, safety, and well being. Qualified providers must have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and complex medical needs and maintain current medication administration certification.

If interested, please contact Rachel Epling at repling@waynedd.org RFP#823RE

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Individual Overview: A family is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and person-centered provider to deliver Community Respite services for their 32-year-old Amish son. He is a kind and gentle individual who is non-verbal and communicates in meaningful ways with those who know him well. He is able to indicate "yes" and "no" through head nodding and expresses his preferences, comfort, and enjoyment through facial expressions, actions, and engagement with activities. His family knows him exceptionally well and can provide valuable guidance regarding his communication style, interests, and support needs. He has a seizure disorder and neurological condition that require attentive supervision and awareness of his health and safety needs. He is ambulatory, mobile, and does not require a modified or wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Service Need: The family is seeking a provider to offer approximately 8 hours of Community Respite services per month. Services will focus on supporting meaningful community participation, social engagement, and enjoyable experiences outside the home. As the colder winter months approach, it becomes increasingly important that he continue to have opportunities to get out into the community, experience different environments, and engage in activities that support his emotional well-being and overall quality of life. He benefits from spending time outside the home and enjoys simple, low-pressure activities that allow him to observe and experience the world around him. The goal is not structured recreation, but rather meaningful community involvement, companionship, and enjoyable experiences tailored to his interests.

Hours may be scheduled flexibly based on his interests, weather conditions, health needs, and family input. Interests and Preferred Activities: He enjoys simple pleasures and tends to thrive in relaxed, low-pressure environments. Some of his favorite activities include:-

Watching cars, trucks, farm equipment, and semi-trucks travel by-Watching trains and spending time near train crossings from a safe distance-Taking scenic drives through the community and countryside-Visiting locations where vehicles, trains, or community activity can be observed-Going out for ice cream or other favorite treats-Spending time in calm, predictable environments without pressure or expectations.

A successful provider will recognize that meaningful engagement does not require elaborate activities. Sometimes the most enjoyable experience may be taking a drive through the countryside, stopping to watch trains, or sharing an ice cream together.

Desired Provider Qualifications: The ideal provider will:-Be patient, kind, and dependable.-Be comfortable supporting an individual who is non-verbal.-Be attentive to non-verbal communication and willing to learn his communication style, including his use of head nodding to indicate "yes" and "no."-Have a basic understanding of seizure safety and be willing to follow health and safety recommendations.-Be comfortable providing transportation for community outings.-Be flexible and understanding when plans need to change.-Be respectful of family involvement and communication.-Have knowledge of, or be willing to learn about and respect, Amish culture and values.-Be able to support meaningful community participation while maintaining his health, safety, and comfort.-Be interested in building a genuine, trusting relationship and supporting him in activities that bring him joy and enrichment.

If interested, please contact Courtney McConahay at Cmconahay@waynedd.org . RFP#822CMc

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A family is looking for a local, flexible HPC provider who is med certified for in home services for a 26 year old female individual who lives with her family in Marshallville. They’re looking for a female provider for several weekday afternoons per week. Hours approximately from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. 10 hours per week. Plus occasional Saturdays for up to 6 hours per Saturday. (once or twice a month). It would be helpful to have availability on days that her program is closed due to holidays and calamity days. (up to 15 days per span year, 6 hours per day, up to 90 hours per span year). Possibility of HPC Miles in the future (up to 50 miles per week or 200 per month) She’s non-verbal so communicates using vocalizations and switches that indicate yes or no as well as choices. She is visually impaired so it is important to interact with her, talking to her and letting her know you're close by. She enjoys routine and knowing what to expect. She engages with toys, music, and people around her and is usually content when she’s feeling well and is happy. She enjoys listening to kids videos and playing with her interactive musical toys. She enjoys being outside or going on walks in nice weather. She utilizes a stander for weight-bearing. She likes to run errands with her dad. Being on the go is one of her favorite things. She needs care for all ADLs. Some lifting is involved, in and out of equipment, and she’s close to 100 lbs. . Parents will train the provider. She utilizes a wheelchair during transportation and during most of her day program. She uses it at home to go outside or for a change of position. She’s able to stand and walk with assistance by holding hands as the helper walks backwards.

If interested, please contact Julie DeChiara at jdechiara@waynedd.org RFP#821JD

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A friendly adult male with developmental disabilities is seeking an independent provider for Homemaker Personal Care (HPC) services and Residential Respite services. He currently resides in his family home and is requesting additional support due to increased seizure activity and related health concerns. The individual has the following diagnosis: mood disorder, mild depression recurrent type on moderate scale, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, encephalopathy, tachycardia, epilepsy/seizures, and high blood sugar. The interested provider should be comfortable supporting an individual medical and behavioral health needs and be able to recognize and respond appropriately to seizure activity and health related concerns. The individual is seeking approximately 17-20 hours per week of Homemaker Personal Care (HPC). He can be somewhat flexible with scheduling options. A provider who is certified to provide Residential Respite services would be great as occasional respite may be needed as back up to his current respite provider. Most support hours are expected to occur within the individual's home. Community activities may be requested based on the individual's interests and comfort level. The individual prefers quieter environments and smaller social settings rather than crowded or highly stimulating locations. This individual has many strengths and positive qualities, including self-advocacy, polite and respectful, enjoys interacting with others known to him, has a great sense of humor and enjoys telling jokes, he is generous, caring, and compassionate, and enjoys helping others through his ministry and faith-based activities. He is also mechanically inclined and enjoys creating and repairing gadgets. He values meaningful relationships and benefits from support staff who are patient, dependable, engaging, and able to build rapport. Interested independent providers should describe their experience supporting individuals with seizure disorders, behavioral health diagnoses, and their ability to provide both HPC and Residential Respite services. Please note that this individual is only interested in an independent provider.

If interested, please contact Rachel Epling at Repling@waynedd.org RFP#820RE

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Seeking a caring, dependable, and reliable HPC FEMALE provider to assist a 26 year old female in her home setting. The goal of the support is to help this young lady make choices, remain involved in some of her daily routines, and participate in meaningful activities. Hoping to find a provider available 1x/week for about 4-5 hours/time but will consider 1-2x/month at minimum. Day and time of the week is negotiable, will need to work around medical appointments scheduled. Funding is through IO Waiver. HPC Support needs include: • Assistance with laundry, including washing, drying, folding, putting clothing away and organizing clothing as needed. • Assistance with ordering and reordering Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplies to help ensure necessary supplies are available in the home. • Encouragement and assistance with participating in preferred activities within the home, based on the individual’s interests and choices. • Providing reminders, motivation, and hands-on assistance as needed, while encouraging the individual to participate and do as much as possible. Knowledge of basic sign language is helpful, however not required. Patience/knowledge/awareness about medically complex/medically fragile/immuno-compromised needs is very important. Chosen provider WILL NOT be performing any medical tasks at all - family or skilled private duty nurse will be responsible for this at all times.

If you are interested in being interviewed for this opportunity, please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org. RFP#819DD

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Seeking a quote for an aluminum wheelchair/access ramp at a residence in Apple Creek.If interested, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#818KS

A 35-year-old male is seeking HPC services 2-4 days per month outside of his day program hours for outings into

the community. This individual has mild intellectual disability and ongoing mental health needs. He can ride in a

non modified vehicle and needs minimal assistance with mobility and personal care. He would enjoy going out to

eat, visiting the library, and going shopping.

If interested please contact Kayla Teal at kteal@waynedd.org RFP#817KT

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A 33-year-old male is seeking HPC services 2-4 days per month outside his day program hours for outings into the community. This individual has mild intellectual disability and spina bifida. He needs some assistance with mobility and personal care but can travel in a non-modified vehicle. This individual is friendly and social and loves to discuss anything music related, especially Michael Jackson. He would enjoy going out to eat, visiting the library, and going shopping. If interested please contact Kayla Teal at kteal@waynedd.org. RFP#815KT

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