BEING YOUR OWN BOSS &
BUILDING A GOOD SUPPORT TEAM
Tami J. Weber
Third Annual Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference
BUILDING A GOOD SUPPORT TEAM/BEING YOUR OWN BOSS
HIRE YOUR OWN WORKERS EMPLOYER MANAGING YOUR SCHEDULE SELF-ADVOCACY STAY IN YOUR HOME EMPOWERMENT INDEPENDENCE TEAM WORK
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FINDING PERSONAL CARE WORKERS
Advertise Newspapers Signs Internet Ads Job boards Tech Schools, universities,
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FINDING PERSONAL CARE WORKERS
Immediate SurroundingsFamily FriendsChurchCommunity
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EMPLOYER In depth interview
Resume & cover letter
Application & background check processed through Consumer Direct (Fiscal Agent/Co-Employer)
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EMPLOYER
Keep copies of all paperwork & communication (with names & dates)
Requests for time off Switching Shifts Emails
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EMPLOYER Keep copies of all paperwork
Copies of all past schedules
Copies of all past time cards
In case of questions re: pay rate, hrs. worked
Time off/missed shifts
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SELF ADVOCACYCONTROL & A VOICE
Having the power to make our own decisions concerning the day-to-day matters that most people take for granted
Where to live When/What to eat When to go to bed/get up
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SELF ADVOCACYCONTROL & A VOICE
Social outings
Being active in the community
Privacy…you choose (Not an agency) who is taking care of
youphysically—bathing, dressing, grooming
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No Home Health Services
Increased privacy
You set the rules
No asking for “permission” from a
nurse or supervisor to change schedule
Initiating own care
SELF ADVOCACY
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STAY IN YOUR HOME NON-INSTITUTIONALIZED
SETTING
SELF ADVOCACY
Stay in your own
environment
Happier
Physically healthier
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EMPOWERMENT
Sense of
Achievement
Dignity
Self-confident in
abilities
Self motivation
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INDEPENDENCE
Self Reliant
Leader
Increased sense of being
anequal member of society
BUILDING A GOOD SUPPORT TEAM/BEING YOUR OWN BOSS
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR SCHEDULEWork schedule like jigsaw
puzzle
PCW burnout rate high…trynot to over schedule any one
person
Always “try” to employ 1 extra
person…almost as “on-call” status
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Schedule holidays & weekends equally & fairly
Keep schedule consistent; (day-to-day week-to-week)Be flexible…Keep sheet available for
special scheduling requests
MANAGE YOUR SCHEDULE
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REMEMBER…WORKERS HAVE ACCESS TO EVERYTHING IN
YOUR HOME
Money…credit cards, food share
card, etc…
Electronics – laptops, DVD players,
etc…
Medications
Mail -- Social Security Number
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TEAM WORK Positive attitude
Respect For client Your property Co-workers
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TEAM WORK Strong work ethic to achieve
best possible outcome
Foster a professional, positive & “fun”
work environment
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TEAM WORK
Communication…
Between you and the
workers
Workers with one-another
communication log book
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Taking additional responsibility for one’s own life gives people
a stronger sense of purpose.
Thus, individuals tend to be more medically compliant,
with an increased drive to be independent, and have arenewed positive outlook.
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Phone: 715.425.2855 Cell: 715.410.7440
TAMI J. WEBER1164 Bartosh Lane
#12River Falls WI 54022
[email protected]@gmail.com