Developmental Disability In-Home Service

1. Personal Assistance Services (As defined in Virginia’s DD Waiver Manual)

   We offer support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:

   • Bathing and personal hygiene
   • Dressing and grooming
   • Eating and feeding support
   • Toileting and incontinence care
   • Mobility and safe transferring
   • Medication administration (per DMAS guidelines and within provider scope)
   • Monitoring basic health indicators (e.g., vital signs, reminders)
   • Meal prep and feeding based on individual dietary needs
   • Household tasks critical to health and safety, such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing
2. Skill Building and Training (Aligned with the Individual Support Plan – ISP)

   We provide training to help individuals build essential life skills, including:

   • Developing independence with self-care routines (e.g., using the toilet, dressing)
   • Learning to manage money (budgeting, shopping)
   • Improving time management and completing daily tasks
   • Training for independent travel and safe community navigation
   • Teaching personal safety (emergency response, fire safety)
3. Behavioral Support Implementation

   We support individuals by implementing behavior plans and strategies, such as:

   • Applying Positive Behavior Support Plans (developed by licensed professionals)
   • Monitoring and reporting behavioral data to behavior teams
   • Using de-escalation strategies when trained and appropriate
   • Reinforcing positive behavioral and social interactions
4. Socialization and Community Engagement (As authorized in the ISP)
   We encourage social

   participation and community involvement through:

   • Communication development, including AAC (augmentative communication) device support
   • Community integration for:
     • Recreational and leisure activities
     • Religious, cultural, and civic events
     • Volunteer opportunities
   • Supporting relationships and peer interaction in natural settings
   • Assisting with educational or job-related participation, if included in the ISP
5. Health Maintenance Activities (In accordance with DMAS guidance)

   We help maintain health and wellness through:

   • Scheduling and following up on healthcare appointments
   • Accompanying individuals to doctor or therapy visits (when specified in the ISP)
   • Assisting with the use and care of durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology
6. Family/Caregiver Training and Support

   We support caregivers by providing:

   • Training on implementing strategies from the ISP
   • Respite care services (if separately authorized in the ISP)
   • Ongoing updates about client progress and needs
   • Resources to support caregiver wellness and planning
7. Service Coordination Activities

   We ensure seamless care through:

   • Collaboration with Support Coordinators (Case Managers) and care teams
   • Active involvement in ISP development, reviews, and assessments
   • Timely and accurate documentation of:
   • • Daily service notes
     • Progress data on goals and objectives
     • Incident reporting
     • Service records for billing (per DMAS requirements)

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