Services

Definition of Respite Services

According to Oxford Languages, respite is defined as an interval of rest or relief.

Our respite service allows a person with special needs who depends upon you for daily care to remain comfortably at home when you are absent. It allows you and your family relief from the constant duties and responsibilities of caregiving and an opportunity for rest and self-renewal. It offers you and the person depending on you, a new and positive experience with confidence. You, your family and A Nana’s Touch work together to design your individual respite service specifically for your special situation.

Respite Program Goals

To provide quality respite care services, (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, that are responsive to individuals with special needs and their parents or guardians.

To provide services which offer parents an opportunity for self renewal without worry

To provide families with a viable alternative to out-of-home placement

To train and supervise qualified Respite Care Providers

To provide companionship and new positive experiences for the individual with special needs

To provide the individual with special needs an opportunity to develop to their maximum potential

Services Available

Respite Care Providers, who are 18 years of age or older and have certification in first aid and CPR, are trained to provide consistent support and activities to your family member with special needs. Respite Care Providers, under the direction and guidance of parents and professionals can provide the following services:

Personal care in the home (toileting or diapering, hygiene, feeding, bathing, dressing).

Assistance with instruction in self-help acquisition.

Follow-through with behavior management plans in the home.

Assistance with infant stimulation in the home.

Supervision and stimulation with appropriate toys and activities.

Note* The Respite Care Provider will only be paid for the time clocked in and out on the time sheet, which is agreed and signed by you and within the number of hours authorized.

Receiving Respite

A) Once you have returned all completed forms, you can call the respite office to schedule your first respite. Please be specific in relating what type of special care your family will require. All of our families and clients have different types of special care needed and you need to be vocal about what those needs may be.

B) Plan to spend at least thirty minutes with any new Respite Care Provider prior to leaving. (This time should also be included in the hours recorded on the Respite Care Provider’s time sheet and is considered part of the hours authorized).

C) You may want the Respite Care Provider to spend as long as two hours with you and your family in order to become acquainted. If you would like, you may schedule a Respite Care Provider specifically for a home visit. (This time should also be included in the hours recorded on the Respite Care Provider’s time sheet and is considered part of the hours authorized).

D) Remember, establishing a relationship between your family and a Respite Care Provider will take time and more than one respite in your home.

E) Be specific in communicating your expectations and concerns to the Respite Care Provider.

F) Please contact the office if you have any comments or concerns related to a particular Respite Care Provider.

Multiple Day Service

A) It is recommended that a Respite Care Provider complete at least four (4) hours of respite care service with your family before an overnight or multiple day service is provided. This should include at least one, (two hour) stay during which you and Respite Care Provider are in the home together. (This time should also be included in the hours recorded on the Respite Care Provider’s time sheet and is considered part of the hours authorized.

B) You and the Respite Care Provider must feel mutually comfortable about staying overnight before the arrangement can be confirmed.

Care Of Siblings

Though respite care is intended for the diagnosed person, respite can also be provided for siblings, or other dependent family members. This is provided on a case by case basis. This depends upon the availability of Respite Care Providers who are willing to care for more than one individual at a time. A Nana’s Touch suggests a rate of $3.00 per hour or an amount agreed upon between parent and provider. A Nana’s Touch is not involved with this arrangement.

A Respite Care Provider can care for up to four individuals at one time. Of these, no more than three can be clients. We would then try and send out two providers for the jobs with multiple clients (when available). You must tell the Respite Care Provider of neighborhood friends whom the siblings are permitted to play with and provide their phone numbers. Parents must also state exactly what their children are allowed to do when playing away from home. Under no circumstances will the Respite Care Provider be responsible for any non-family member. Guests in the home.

Behavior Management

A) You shall advise the provider of methods used or controlled of negative behavior of the person with special needs. We reserve the right to question appropriateness of any behavior management tools used with our supervision.

B) In all cases, a positive approach using behavior management techniques shall be used to bring about the appropriate behavior. No physical punishment will be permitted.