Request for Providers

Parent of female 5 year old child seeking occasional respite/babysitting support. Parent occasionally works late and also sometimes has other appointments including medical that prevents her from picking up the child from daycare. Child is diagnosed with Autism. Child wears diapers and is still learning to be potty trained. Respite support would be to pick up child and/or watch the child outside the home. Female provider preferred.

Please contact Tim VanArsdale at tvanardsale@waynedd.org RFP#388TV

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18 year old male resident of Wayne County is looking for a new Shared Living or Group Home living arrangement.  Individual has been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and is able to self-administer his own medications.  Individual will be graduating from Dalton HS this May and will be attending WCBDD's Next Step Summer Program.  He has a great sense of humor, loves to joke around, is great with younger children, and loves to ask questions.  He likes to keep his hands busy playing on his tablet, using his loom, cooking, coloring, etc.  He will sometimes cook for hours in the evenings but often will not eat what he cooked.  He sometimes needs reminders to complete his daily ADL's, but he can perform all of them independently.  Individual has a history of elopement when he feels threatened, but this has not happened since he was removed from his toxic family environment.  Please reach out to Jill Robbins at jrobbins@wayndd.org. RFP#387JR

30 year old gentleman who lives in Apple Creek OH and would like to find a provider to work with him for 5hours a week on his health goals.  He would like an exercise buddy to help him to exercise and eat right so that he can become more healthy.  The Provider would need reliable transportation, in the colder/rainy weather when he would need help getting to a gym in Orrville, or Wooster, and then he would like the provider to help him stay the course of exercising for at least 40minutes 2xs a week.  The provider would be paid mileage, also.

AD would like to have a male provider to do this with.

If interested please reach out to Cheryl Gooch  SSA at cgooch@waynedd.org RFP#386CG

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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.  Hours can be split up to be two four hour shifts per week.

Please reach out to Melanie Gebbie, SSA at mgebbie@waynedd.org if interested. RFP#385MG

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Twenty-three year old female, living in her mother's home, is requesting an HPC provider to take her out in the community two times a month. This young lady enjoys animals and would love to visit pet stores, animal shelters, or other locations where she can be around animals. Level 1 Waiver. She and her family are moving to Summit County by the end of the summer, so a provider in the Barberton area or northern Wayne County would be best for her, for continuation of the services.

Please contact Joan Huba at jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#384JH

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19 year old female with Mild Intellectual Disability interested in attending ADS 2-3 days per week.  She currently lives in a congregate setting in Wooster and prefers to receive services within Wayne County.  She is independent in the areas of mobility and communication.  She requires assistance in the areas of self-direction and at times will need re-directed when she becomes verbally disrespectful to peers and staff.  She requires assistance and re-direction in the areas of self-care as well as social and safety awareness.   She wants to participate in community outings such as going shopping and experiencing new experiences going different places in the community.  She is a sweet young lady that is happy to be finishing high school and moving on to the next chapter of her life.

Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#383MG

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68 year old female in Wayne County is looking for a medical alert pendant with fall detection.  She has a mild intellectual disability and a vision impairment.  She currently lives in her own apartment and would like to continue to do so.  She has a prescription from her doctor stating the need for a medical alert device.  

Please contact Jill Woods at jwoods@waynedd.org.  RFP#382JW

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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 Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#381SW

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Quote needed for an appropriate size adaptive commode for 61 year old lady with CP.  

Please reach out to Melanie Gebbie, SSA at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#380MG

28 year old male, living in his mother's home in Wooster, is in need of HPC services in his home and to take him to appointments in the Wooster area. This gentleman needs support in meal preparation, medication administration, support if having a seizure, and leisure activities. HPC is needed two to three days a week.

Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, for more information or to schedule a visit and interview with the family. jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#379JH

61 year old female with CP needing HPC services in her home. She uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. She currently attends Adult Day Services 5 days per week Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday she will need 24 hour supports each day.  For Monday through Friday from 12am until 8am; then 2pm to 12am she will require HPC supports.  She requires assistance with all ADL's to include transfers to and from tub and commode and use of hoyer lift to assist with transfers.  She will require assistance with washing, grooming, dressing/undressing, doing hair and nails.  She will need assistance with food preparation and monitoring while she is eating.  Assistance will also be needed with housekeeping and keeping her possessions neat and organized.  She does have a pet rabbit in her home that she would also like help with caring for.  There also may be days that she does not feel like attending Day Program and would need supports on these days if needed.

She uses a communication tablet to communicate her wants and needs.  She has a fun personality and likes to be out in the community participating in activities of her choosing.  She is intelligent and outspoken.  She does have times where she can get upset when she does not get her way and this could be her refusing to participate in activities.  She likes to be dressed nice and be dolled up before she goes out.  Her appearance is very important to her. If you are interested in supporting this person.  

Please reach out to Melanie Gebbie, SSA at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#378MG

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18 year old male individual is looking for respite for the weekend of 4/26/24 - 4/28/24 (Starting around 1:30p on the 26th and ending sometime in the evening of the 28th). Individual has been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.  He has an IO waiver and will be graduating from High School in May.  He lives with a Shared Living provider in Rittman due to a toxic family environment and is doing very well.  Individual loves to experiment with cooking, but doesn't usually eat his final product.  He also loves swimming, planes, going to the Rec Center, cooking, video games, printing pictures, asking questions, and going out to eat.  Individual has a history of verbal aggression and taking things that are not his.  He also has a small loom that he uses to make small yarn hats.

Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#377JR

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Seeking a quote for a shower chair and a pressure mattress.Please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#376SW

Seeking HPC services in the family home for a minor child age 12 years. The family would need some help in the mornings (e.g. bathing, brushing teeth, getting dressed, diaper changing, feeding, etc.) for up to 10 hours per week. The family is very flexible regarding hours and time. She is diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism, ADHD- Inattentive type, Triple-X Syndrome-Female. She is verbal, but often relies on others to speak for her. The individual tends to communicate through her behaviors: physical aggression toward family, biting herself, yelling, etc.  She requires assistance with personal care in the mornings. This service will be funded through local funding. Please contact SSA for further information.If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org RFP#375SW

35 year old male in need of immediate placement.  He is a recent transfer from Summit County  He is currently in the ER due to the his behaviors brought on by mental health conditions.  He has a history of physical aggression and property destruction.  We are just getting to know his needs, but his family feels that they are not able to serve him in his home.  This individual has many great attributes.  We are interested in congregate settings or ICF'sPlease contact Melanie Gebbie, SSA mgebbie@waynedd.org if you have any openings and are interested in providing services. RFP#374MG

Looking for an agency or independent provider to provide HPC services to a 44 year old male resident of Wooster, Ohio on IO waiver. Hours are needed 4-5 days/week for 2-4 hours/day. The family is very flexible regarding a schedule.The individual is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Moderate Intellectual Disability and Seizure Disorder. Individual doesn't have any behaviors. He is non-verbal, has a great sense of humor, and loves to play with his toys. He expresses himself mainly through facial expressions and vocalizations.HPC is needed to assist with showering, toileting, lifting, feeding, etc. The individual loves car rides and would benefit form being outside the home occasionally. This individual requires a wheelchair for mobility. Sister is guardian and lives with individual but is unable to physically assist anymore but is a great help to providers.If interested please email Samira Weigl at  sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#372SW

Seeking ICFDD for 15 year old female who is in the custody of the local Children Services Board.  She is open to living anywhere in Ohio.  Youth is looking for a placement that can support her in working through her life trauma issues related to neglect, possible sexual abuse and parent abandonment.   Youth's intellectual functioning is in the borderline range, she is able to read, write and is fully verbal. When her mental health is stable, she is able to make good choices, complete all her daily living tasks.  She enjoys attending school and thrives with in person school settings that are highly structured and where expectations are clear.  She has done well in respite/transitional residential settings where there is a routine of things to do, and staff who are supportive and non-directive, but engage her in the activities of the setting.  She is able to live with others.  She is also diagnosed with ADHD, PICA and Impulse Control D/O.  Since she was a young child appears to put anything she can swallow in her mouth (money, batteries, plastic toys, end of charging cord, paper, etc..) that is inedible if she is struggling with her mental health, this appears to be her way of avoidance or getting out of a situation.  She has been in an out of several children's mental health hospitals over the years.  She struggles with verbal and physical aggression, and suicide ideation when she is upset and not getting what she wants.  She has responded well to staff who are well versed in responding in a trauma informed care approach. She would do best around others who are about her age, or others that she can be a mentor to or be supportive off, as she enjoys the role of leader, supporter and protector of others.Please contact Cheryl Gooch at  cgooch@waynedd.org  RFP#371CG

The family of a kind gentleman, 66 years old, needs an in-home HPC provider. This man lives at his sister's home and needs help with toileting, other personal care and hygiene needs. He needs support for meals and activities in the house. He is not attending a day program, so this need is for day time hours, up to 5 hours a day, up to 5 days a week. Transportation may be needed occasionally for appointments. Male staff is preferred by the family.Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, jhuba@waynedd.org  for further information or to schedule a meeting with the family. RFP#370JH

26 year old male that lives in his family home in Apple Creek is in need of a heavy duty stroller for Angelman Syndrome that will allow him to participate in outings in the community.  We are in need of quote for cost and funding would need to be authorized through his Level One Waiver.Please contact SSA Melanie Gebbie if you are interested at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#369MG

A 59-year-old man is interested in finding shared living arrangements or congregate housing. He currently lives at home with his mother, so he would prefer a gradual transition. He can communicate verbally, read, and write but needs sufficient time to think and respond. He dislikes being rushed and prefers to work slowly and methodically. He lives in Wooster and would like to stay in the surrounding area. He has no mobility or behavioral issues. His brother would like to set up tours on April 15, 2024.If interested in learning more, please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP#368KS

53 year old male is looking for residential respite one time a month (6 pm Friday-6 pm Sunday). The individual is very pleasant and he can complete all hygiene tasks on his own. He needs a one story home because he doesn't like steps. He also is on insulin one time a day so the provider needs to feel comfortable giving him a shot one time a day. The provider doesn't need to be certified in insulin administration (although it would be helpful) because the family can teach the provider through family delegation. The individual likes to work on jigsaw puzzles, word searches, video games, and going to see light houses, old cars and tractor pulls.                              Please contact Sara Berrey at sberrey@waynedd.org. RFP#367SB

A 10 year old young man with autism in Wooster is looking for an HPC provider.  He has language and fine motor delays but is able to communicate with others well.  He loves art, playing video games, and kicking/throwing balls.  He and his mom are looking for someone to be with Thomas on no school days including longer breaks (Christmas, Spring Break, summer).Please contact Jill Woods at jwoods@waynedd.org RFP#366JW

The family of a 45 year old man is seeking a HPC provider for weekdays. The individual is a friendly, caring easy going man that resides in his family home and services are funded through an IO waiver. The individual needs assistance through use of a gait belt and Hoyer lift to transfer to locations in his home. He needs assistance for all ADL's. Hours will likely be around 2 days per week from around 9AM to 3:30PM. Please note that the family is open to having multiple providers if a provider could only do some of these hours. Services will primarily occur in the home and occasionally in the community. The family resides in Rittman.  If you are interested in interviewing, please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org RFP#365SW

Immediate Residential respite is needed for a 15 year old male due to the family situation. This youth has current Juvenile Court involvement due to aggression. He also has a history of fire setting, verbal aggression and stealing. He needs reminders for all ADLs, medication administration, and assistance with meal planning and preparation, and support in de-escalation when upset or anxious. Funding would be through Ohio Rise/MSY.Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, at  jhuba@waynedd.org  RFP#364JH

A young lady in Wooster is seeking assistance 5-10 hours per week with grocery shopping, medical appointments, local community outings, and household management and organization.  English is a second language and she is always looking to improve her conversational English.  She also has college aspirations and is interested in improving academically, particularly in the area of math.  She may ask for support in this area.  A female provider is preferred.  Please contact Chris Yurick at  cyurick@waynedd.org  RFP#363CY

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 Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#362JR

27 year old female resident of Wooster is currently looking for a new living arrangement.  Individual currently lives in a group home in Wooster but wants to explore other Shared Living or group home opportunities in Wooster.  Individual has an IO waiver and has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ADD, Moderate ID, Kleptomania, and major depressive disorder.  Individual attends an ADS/VH program Monday through Friday and likes to go to mom's home on the weekends.  Individual is fairly independent but does require 24/7 supervision. She is very social, involved in Special Olympics, loves to be outside, and is an animal lover.  She does have a history of verbal aggression and property damage but this usually only happens at mom's home.Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#361JR

29 year old female resident of Wooster is looking for a female respite provider in Wayne County.  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 is very sweet, 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.  Once you get to know her, she will be easier to understand.  She is very kind and caring, but can often become emotional.  No behaviors other than big emotions.  If placement works well, team could talk about Shared Living.Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP#360JR

Young adult male with cardiac health related issues in need of 5 hours of drop in HPC/ with HPC transportation for one day every 2 weeks (biweekly). Individual needs transportation to run errands in the community such as banking, grocery shopping etc.  He is also interested in getting involved with social activities in the community.  He needs assistance at home to learn to do his own laundry and other household chores.  Individual is very intelligent.  He has a job in the community, so his days off may fluctuate.  He is verbal, ambulatory and is completely independent in the areas of self-care.  He is currently living with his elderly grandparents.  He is very kind hearted and his favorite hobby is playing video games on his computer.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at  mgebbie@waynedd.org, if you are interested in interviewing with this individual RFP#358MG

51 year old female resident of Wooster, Ohio is looking for an HPC provider on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a few hours each time.  Individual is very flexible with her schedule and can change days/times if needed.  Individual has an IO waiver and lives independently with minimal supports.  She needs assistance with medical appointments, grocery shopping, going to the bank if needed, practicing coping skills, and guidance to make good choices throughout the week.  Individual is diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder NOS, Mild ID, Glaucoma, Seizure Disorder (simple focal seizures), Multiple Stressors, Mood Disorder NOS, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Onychomycosis and Onychocryptosis, GERD, and Sinusitis.  Individual is a very caring, kind, gentle person who loves to go all out for holidays with decorations and her outfits.  Prefers a female provider.Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org RFP357JR

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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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 prefers to NOT live in a congregate setting.Please contact Jill Robbins at jrobbins@waynedd.org  RFP#351JR

Family of a 23 year-old female in Doylestown is seeking Participant Directed HPC services for their daughter. 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 for social activities in the community. 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#350CY

A 23-year-old female residing in the Rittman area needs a respite provider. Although she has limited verbal communication skills, she can communicate effectively using some sign language and gesturing. She has no mobility needs. In the past, she has exhibited high behavioral needs, an eating disorder, PICA, and elopement. However, her medications have been adjusted, and she has not shown any of these behaviors recently. She requires a lot of supervision and attention as she is prone to seeking attention. She uses positive coping mechanisms to manage stress and frustration. The individual thrives in a structured routine. She is delightful and curious, with excellent memorization skills and a good sense of humor. She is also a "social butterfly."Please contact Kara Smith at ksmith@waynedd.org RFP# 349KS

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

30-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#347DD

30-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#346DD

30-year-old male and his family are searching for Independent or Agency Providers to join this young man's team of support. 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! 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. There are full-time and part-time openings. Primary times needed are as follows:• 8am-8pm - 4 days/week, typically on Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun• 130-8pm - 3 days/week, typically on Mon, Tues, and Thurs• Additional hours may be available to pick up if you are able to cover for other staff in the home or when attending day program is not able to occur on the 1-2 days/week he typically attends. Please know that a provider does not have to be available to cover all shifts needed. Even if you can only provide services on 1 or 2 of the days needed, PLEASE respond and share that information.This young man is completely 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!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#345DD

27 year old female resident of Rittman with a Level 1 Waiver is looking for a female HPC provider to assist her with accessing the community on occasion (up to 4 hours a week; preferably on a Friday). Individual with mild intellectual disability loves to read and would like to receive assistance with taking her to the library. Female is very fun, loves to crochet, draw dresses and to play video games. Earliest start date is April 1st.Please contact Samira Weigl at  sweigl@waynedd.org RFP#343SW

22 year old female resident of Dalton is looking for a respite provider. Individual has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (non-epileptic seizures), ADHD, Anxiety and Depression. Individual has a Level 1 Waiver. Due to her non-epileptic seizures, individual requires close and constant supervision when out in the community and constant auditory supervision with 15min visual checks when at home. Individual lives at home with her family. The family is in need of a break and is looking for residential respite every other weekend and April 4th-8th.She is very funny, can occupy herself, loves to make other people laugh and likes to watch Netflix. She is a great helper when at home and loves to take care of her grandma. She is very positive, truthful and kind. No behaviors other than big emotions.Please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#341SW

A young man is looking for someone to help him access outing opportunities in the community. This would be once per week (Wednesdays are preferred but any day is ok) from 3p to 7p. This young man loves Elvis and enjoys singing karaoke. He enjoys bowling, visiting friends and meeting new people and going out to eat. More than anything else, he would like to get out and be involved in his community. He is able to verbally communicate and and is very friendly. He has no mobility issues and does not require adaptive equipment to travel.Please Contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org RFP#339AB

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

The mother of a great young man, almost 18years old, needs assistance/HPC in their Doylestown, Ohio home. This could be weekly, for up to 4 hours at a time. His mother needs HPC so she can go to her own appointments and run errands. HPC provider would be responsible for his supervision in the home,  engaging him in activities, and ensuring that he is safe. The family prefers someone with a quiet demeanor who can establish a positive a trusting relationship with him. Level 1 Waiver funding.Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, at  jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#336JH

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

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#149CG

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.   Individual is on an IO waiver.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org  RFP#333MG

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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Married couple in Wooster area requires a provider who can assist with transportation to sporting events. Sporting events (softball and bowling) usually take place in Medina and Akron on the weekends. Both are verbal and ambulatory. They are both cooperative and easy-going.Please contact Samira Weigl at sweigl@waynedd.org RFP#325SW

13 year old female resident of Wooster looking for a respite provider to provide some relief to her parents, with whom she lives with. Individual has been diagnosed inter alia 18pminus syndrome, GERD, growth hormone deficiency, Panhypopituitarism. She needs assistance in all areas of hygiene and self-care and requires med-administration. Individual is verbal, loves to socialize and likes watching cartoons or animated TV shows. Parents are looking for weekend respite. Please contact Samira Weigl at  sweigl@waynedd.org. RFP#324SW

A 18 year-old male with a Level One waiver lives in an apartment in Wooster and needs assistance approx. 10 hours/week with HPC drop-in supports to make sure he is on track with taking care of his household including cleaning, paying bills, pet care, planning meals, managing medication, and helping him make and attend medical appointments.Please contact Chris Yurick at  cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#269CY

Individual is 37 years old and has strict dietary needs.  Would like HPC Services to assist him with learning new recipes to assist him with maintaining his health along with saving money.  Recipes would need to be both gluten and lactose free.  Individual is also interested in attending social events as well as attending Broadway Shows at Play House Theater or other theaters in the area.  Individual is independent in most life areas, he is very social and is looking for more opportunities to be a part of the community by attending events that align with his interests.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#322MG

Seeking HPC services for up to 23hrs per week in family home for minor child age 11years.  Client functions in the severe to profound intellectual range with complex care needs.  Child is primarily non-verbal and communicates through his activity and behaviors.  Mobility is all through a wheelchair and requires total physical assistance for all transfers;  Medical diagnoses include: Pontocerebella Hypoplasia/associated mutation TSEN54, degenerative disease of nervous system, cerebral cysts, seizure disorder.  He has a gastronomy tube for all nutrition as he is very high risk for aspiration.  He requires suctioning per his secretion levels, and ongoing monitoring of his oxygen levels due to dipping down depending upon his health into low ranges.  He has oxygen to support his breathing per medical protocols and he takes a large number of medications for the above diagnoses as well as secondary symptoms due to his primary diagnosis.  Functionally, he requires total support with personal care, he has no concept of safety and needs support to be safe in all settings.  Shifts maybe flexible depending upon other supports that come into the home to help the family.  He has a nursing services that also come into the home.  This RFP is being advertised due to not enough nursing providers responding. Parent will provide all the training for independent providers and/or will work with agency provider to train their staff.Please contact Cheryl Gooch cgooch@waynedd.org  RFP#321CG

A 62 year old male is seeking Participant Directed HPC services through his SELF waiver.  Services would primarily be completed in his home and occasional "on behalf of" needs in the community.  Individual lives independently in the community in an apartment in Wooster with his wife.  He primarily gets around his environments with an electric wheelchair that he maneuvers independently.  Primary focus for PD HPC would  include assistance with cleaning/deep cleaning his apartment, cooking, and laundry.  Service hours are flexible/TBD, but likely will all being during day time hours.If you are interested in interviewing with this individual, please contact Alex Braun at abraun@waynedd.org.  RFP#317AB

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 cgooch@waynedd.org   RFP#159CG

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

25 year old male with Level 1 waiver funding in search of an adult day program to attend. Home is located in the West Salem area of Wayne County so day program locations are being explored in the Wayne, Ashland, and/or Medina areas. NMT services will also be required and a search will need to occur once a day program location is selected; individual is able to ride in a non-modified vehicle. This gentleman has a B Acuity Score and will require supports and supervision with many activities of daily living, day program activities, communication, and patience/reassurance/assistance to become acclimated to a new location and new people. He has not previously ever attended a day program. If you have openings at your day program and are accepting new enrollees, please reach out to the indicated SSA.  As mentioned above, NMT services will also be needed so if this is something you are also interested in being considered to provide, please indicate that as well. Parent/guardian and individual are interested in touring any location that has openings!Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#300DD

Searching for provider(s) interested in providing residential respite in their home approximately 1-2x/month. Length of stay would be approximately 1-2 nights at a time however this could vary in future. Respite will be for a 25 year old male who currently lives with his parents and sister. He is able to respond to questions, typically with one or a couple word answers. He will also use non-verbal cues (gestures, pointing) and echolalia to communicate. He will repeat things important to him often. He will need visual supervision in the community. There is no alone time, however it is ok for auditory supervision in the home and ok for staff to sleep at night. He loves music, nascar racing, hot wheels and matchbox cars, going on car rides, and playing the keyboard. Favorite places to get food out in the community are Little Caesars, McDonalds, and Buffalo Wild Wings. He has a very good memory, is a good helper, and good with directions for things that he would like to do. Important information to know - sirens from emergency vehicles in the community or on TV/radio are triggers for him. He has hypersensitive hearing and does not like sirens at all. He will wear headphones, however sirens still will bother him and he will need reassurance, supports, and possibly may need to leave the location if out in the community. He also does not like railroad crossings - he will close/cover his eyes. If you are interested in this opportunity to assess needs/provide estimates, please respond to the SSA indicated via email.Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org  RFP#299DD

Searching for provider(s) interested in providing estimates for the following home/environmental modifications needed:1. roll - in shower in bathroom with needed grab/support bars2. shower chair for use in shower3. ADA toilet with needed grab/support bars4. new/raised sink in bathroom to allow for wheelchair to fit under neath sink for easier access for person.If you are interested in this opportunity to assess needs/provide estimates, please respond to the SSA indicated via email.Please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#298DD

Searching for provider(s) interested in assessing the need and providing an estimate for the following specialized medical equipment needed: Individual is dependent upon others for all of his mobility needs, including transfers and re-positioning. Individual is in need of another specialized mattress/bed to meet his needs. Individual currently has pressure sores that have developed and being treated - parent/guardian willing and wanting to consider some type of pressurized air mattress system to help prevent this in the future. Mattress will need to be waterproof. Individual has very sensitive sensory needs and does not tolerate use of a separate waterproof protection pad/cover. If you are interested in this opportunity to assess needs/provide estimates, please respond to the SSA indicated via email.Please contact Debbie Dunlap @ ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#297DD

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

55 year old man is interested is finding a Shared Living provider and home. Person will be receiving IO waiver funding effective 12/1/23 (switching from Level 1). Person has lived in their own apartment for a number of years, recently became homeless, is currently staying in the home of a provider, services will be switching to Ohio Shared Living as noted above. Person can drive, is ambulatory and able to take care of self-care tasks, but needs reminders. Person has some medical conditions that he takes care of mostly himself, but will need reminders/monitoring/ some assistance. He would benefit from assistance with making/keeping appointments, for monitoring/reminders for taking medications as ordered, and for completing health related activities; he is able to keep medications himself and does self-administer and able perform health related tasks needed. He does have a cell phone and will readily use it for communication with his SSA and staff. He has a payee that assists with bill paying and can manage his own spending and grocery money but benefits from gentle suggestions at times for stretching funds to last. He is able to come and go according to his own preferences.  
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please contact Debbie Dunlap at ddunlap@waynedd.org RFP#289DD

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

Individual is 37 years old and has strict dietary needs.  Would like HPC Services to assist him with learning new recipes to assist him with maintaining his health along with saving money.  Recipes would need to be both gluten and lactose free.  Individual is also interested in attending social events as well as attending Broadway Shows at Play House Theater or other theaters in the area.  Individual is independent in most life areas, he is very social and is looking for more opportunities to be a part of the community by attending events that align with his interests.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#272MG

A 21 year-old Dalton man is seeking an HPC provider.  He requires assistance with all ADLs including personal hygiene and using the toilet.  He uses a G-tube for nutrition.  The individual is looking for around the clock support on weekends (Friday 4PM - Monday 8AM).  He lives in an apartment about a 5 minute walk from his family home and has a full-time primary HPC provider during the week.  His parents are seeking coverage on weekends so he is able to live on at the apartment most weekends.  Please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org RFP#249CY

Looking for a part time person willing to assist a non-ambulatory person in his home, with some ADL's and medication passes.  The days and hours are: Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, to assist with Dinner and Bathing, every Sunday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  This will total 13 hours per week.  The individual is very sweet and not aggressive.Please contact Julie DeChiara at jdechiara@waynedd.org RFP#264JD

Mother of a twelve year old male is in need of in-home respite for her son for 2-3 hours at a time after school or on weekends, throughout the year. This individual uses a manual wheelchair for ambulation, has limited verbal skills, and is generally pleasant and happy. Needs include close supervision, personal care including assisting with transfers and changing attends, and providing assistance with activities in the home. Funding would be through Parent to Parent Family Support Services funding or possibly FCFC funding.Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, for further information or to schedule an meeting with the family.  jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#263JH

56 year old female with Profound Intellectual Disability.  She needs homemaker personal care in the evenings for an 2 hours Monday through Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Services needed, will be assistance with self-care transferring in and out of the bathtub, washing, drying off, combing hair, brushing teeth and getting dressed for bed.  May need assistance with some light cleaning.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at  mgebbie@waynedd.org  RFP#256MG

A 39 year old female is seeking an ICF placement. She is currently receiving services at a Developmental Center and future planning for her discharge Her team is exploring all residential options.  This individual has strong family support, she is independent with many tasks, has a good sense of humor, fun to be around, bright and loves arts/crafts.  This individual is dual diagnosed and requires a provider with experience serving individuals with intensive mental health needs.  She thrives best on routine and structured settings where expectations are clear and consistent.  Historical behaviors include verbal or physical aggression, suicide ideation, and damaging property.  Various behavior strategies are in place through her service plan to help best support this individual.If interested in learning more and interviewing with her guardian, please contact Sarah Carter at scarter@waynedd.org . RFP#254SC

A 39 year old female is seeking a HPC Provider for placement into a congregate setting or possible staffing in an apartment.  She is currently receiving services at a Developmental Center and future planning for her discharge Her team is exploring all residential options.  Staffing ratio needs would be determined closer to discharge from the DC.   This individual has strong family support, she is independent with many tasks, has a good sense of humor, fun to be around, bright and loves arts/crafts.  This individual is dual diagnosed and requires a provider with experience serving individuals with intensive mental health needs.  She thrives best on routine and structured settings where expectations are clear and consistent.  Historical behaviors include verbal or physical aggression, suicide ideation, and damaging property.  Various behavior strategies are in place through her service plan to help best support this individual.  If interested in learning more and interviewing with her guardian, please contact Sarah Carter at scarter@waynedd.org.  RFP#253SC

A 31 year old male who lives with his family in Dalton needs support with transportation and advocacy to fulfill regular medical appointments (Primary care about 2-4xs yearly, dental care 2-4xs  yearly, Eye care 1-2xs year, psychiatry/counseling services 6-12x year).  He is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, and functions in the mild to moderate intellectual range.  While he is verbal, he may need support to express himself, and fully understand information.  Due to guardian's work schedule his team is seeking a provider who can work with guardian and other caregivers to fulfill this need.  The appointments can be scheduled around provider' availability.  He does not require a modified vehicle.   Additional HPC hours maybe available to support chosen provider with additional time to get to know him, so that a trusting relationship can be developed for the medical support services.Please contact Jill Woods atjwoods@waynedd.org  RFP#247

46 year old male, living with his father in Wooster, is in need of occasional HPC/transportation, to assist him in planning meals, going to the grocery store, and shopping for groceries. This man is ambulatory, verbal, and able to manage his money. Current need is for 1-2 times a month. HPC needs may increase in the future based on his wants and needs. Funding is through a Level 1 Waiver.Please contact Joan Huba, SSA, to schedule an interview at jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#237JH

HPC needed for a 56 year old female with Profound Intellectual Disability.  She needs homemaker personal care in the mornings for an hour 7am to 8am Monday through Friday. Services needed, will be assistance with getting transferring in and out of the bathtub, washing, drying off, combing hair, brushing teeth and getting dressed.  May need assistance with preparing breakfast and cutting up food.Please contact Melanie Gebbie at mgebbie@waynedd.org RFP#229MG

48 year old lady who lives in her own apartment in Wooster is looking for transportation to/from medical appointments and for other outings/activities she may want to attend in Wooster and  sometimes out of Wooster.  She is willing to work with the transportation provider to schedule appointments when they are convenient for transportation provider. She will need a wheelchair accessible vehicle for transportation that can accommodate a POWER WHEELCHAIR.   Her diagnosis includes cerebral palsy, but she is very capable of communicating her wants and needs in a manner that is easy to understand, and can make decisions on her own.Please contact Jill Woods at jwoods@waynedd.org RFP#206JW

A 21 year-old male in Rittman receives Shared Living services.  His current Shared Living provider is seeking back-up for planned time off as well as for unexpected emergencies.  Services can be provided in the Rittman Shared-Living home, or the individual may be willing to spend time at another Shared Living or Residential Respite location.  The individual has cognitive deficits.  He needs intensive monitoring in the community, but is largely independent in the home setting.  If you are a Shared Living or Residential Respite provider with an interest in this assignment, please contact Chris Yurick at cyurick@waynedd.org.   RFP#183CY

Family of 19 year old, with diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diabetes, is seeking a respite provider for occasional in-home respite. This young man needs support to ensure his safety, participate in activities and monitor his health conditions. Funding will be through Parent to Parent. Please contact Joan Huba jhuba@waynedd.org RFP#151JH