Wellness Monitoring
One’s success with any endeavor is often dependent on his or her physical well-being. Our Registered Nurses along with our staff evaluates, administers, coordinates and monitors the following:
• Medication and Medical Charts
• Blood Pressure Checks
• Weight Control and Special Diets
• Health Care Appointments
• Ongoing Dialogue with Physicians and Specialists
• Annual Vaccinations
• Personal Care Skills
• Grief Counseling
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Various educational programs are presented to assists the individual in reaching his or her potential.
• Assessment completed by our staff or provided by other agencies
• Sex Education
• Health & Hygiene
• Individual Rights
• Community Safety
• Abuse and Neglect Education
• Work Safety
• Career Counseling
• Public Transportation
• Self Advocacy
Due to the small size of our agency, classes are often not ongoing but initiated as the need arises.
MODEL WORKER PROGRAM
Our Model Worker Program was initiated in 1988 for the purpose of supplementing our work force. Made up of individuals without disabilities, the employees and Program have the following characteristics:
• The individuals are employed on an as needed basis, typically five to six hours each day. They earn at least the minimum wage and receive only those fringe benefits, required by law. The position is ideal for the mother of school aged children, and high school and college students during the summer months.
• In addition to assisting on production and manufacturing jobs, the Model Worker serves as a model for our consumers in areas of work habits, grooming, conduct, etc. We have noted that both the behavior and work performance of our consumers improve when in the presence of a Model Worker.
• Model Workers also assist during community outings and with Special Olympics.
Exploring Interests
Exposure to the community is looked upon as an appropriate avenue for learning. Because of the diversity of available opportunities, individuals are likely to become involved in one or more of the following:
Special Olympics
• Track & Field
• Bocce Ball
• Bowling
Community
• Side by Side Cycling
• VOP University
• Swimming
• Exploring Our Community
• Bowling
• Library Time
• Volunteering
• Hiking
• Cooking
• Shopping
• Sporting Events
• Crafts
• Geocaching
• Frisbee Golf
• Line Dancing
• 4- H Club
• Museums
• Picnics
• Dances
• Various Athletics
VILLAGE CLEANING
Established in 1975, Village Cleaning Service and our 50 to 60 full and part-time employees perform work at nearly 50 job sites in Ogle, Lee and Whiteside counties. We can meet your custodial needs any time of the day or night whether it’s one time, monthly, weekly or daily.
Many companies and businesses which utilize our manpower are enjoying savings due to the high cost of Unemployment and Worker’s Compensation insurance and other fringe benefits. You too might find that our service can actually save your business money while improving the appearance and often the safety of your building.
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VILLAGE BAKERY
At the Village Bakery we create products that people love while “baking a difference” in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Located in downtown Oregon, IL, we offer fresh baked goods, coffee, delicious panini breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with salads and a variety of sweet treats. At the Village Bakery adults with disabilities will work shoulder to shoulder with a professional staff, learning skills needed for employment. People with disabilities can have an active and meaningful role in today’s world of work – they just need a better way.
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