My Job

I work for a company called Envision. They are based out of Evans, CO. They started in 1964 working to enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in Weld County. They are the designated community centered board for Weld County. They currently serve over 1,000 Weld County residents. There are many different ways they help. They have host homes where people with disabilities live in homes around the community. There is a day program where they can receive services including life skills and other fun activities. There is also residential.

I work in the residential setting. My title is "Direct Care Staff." I work with individuals that live in their own houses. I help them with all of their daily activities. What does a typical night look like? I get to Billy's (not a real client name, of course, due to confidentiality) house and help him cook dinner. While he eats I clean the kitchen and then his dishes when he is done. Then he watches T.V. while I do laundry. I then take him out to see a movie or to the park. When we get home I give him his medicine and help him get ready for bed. After he goes to sleep, the night staff arrives and I go home.

This is just an example of what a typical night is like. I didn't take this example from one night or from one client. It is a mix of what usually goes on during my shifts. I also work two overnight shift during the week. Those are mostly filled with cleaning, organizing and generally making the house look nice. Oh, and I watch some t.v. or bring movies since there isn't much on during the middle of the night.