Living Alternatives Care is dedicated to providing in-home supportive services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages through increased access to integrated.
About Us
Living Alternatives Care is committed to servicing individuals in the DC area who are faced with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through building rapport and establishing strong alliances, we strive to assist in improving overall wellbeing and day-to-day functioning.
C.A.R.E
COLLABORATION. ASSISTANCE. ECT EMPOWERMENT
Our mission
at Living Alternatives Care is to provide supportive services to all individuals and families using our C.A.R.E model.
C. COLLABORATION
We work to provide collaborative care in order to create a client centered atmosphere that can be supportive of each individuals or family’s personal needs
A. ASSISTANCE
Our goal is to provide each individual with guidance to additional resources than can assist with their daily needs.
R. RESPECT
We lead with respect for every individual that we encounter. It is important that our clients and families feel respected in order to foster positive collaborative relationships.
E. EMPOWERMENT
It is our ultimate goal to help each individual or family to feel empowered to advocate for their needs and ultimately reach a point of autonomous living.
We dedicate our work to providing C.A.R.E to our community of clients as we navigate the journey for improving lives.
Living Alternatives Care provides support
We prioritize having strong connections to additional community resources in order to place focus on prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional support for all clients and families
We promote C.A.R.E from various angles in order to uplift our clients and families in any area they may be faced with challenges.
We are obligated to promoting choices and protecting rights. We believe all life holds value and each individual is entitled to the respect and dignity that we as board member, community service providers and citizens take for granted.
Services
Services We Offer
We offer an extensive and specific C.A.R.E plan that caters to the clients individual therapeutic goals, social skills, health management and wellness services.
Independent Living Supports
Improving quality of life by giving back autonomy while acknowledging limitations is and will
always be our center focus.
Independent Living Supports
It is our utmost responsibility to encourage autonomy and strength in each individual we serve.
While disabilities may present challenges for day-to-day living, it does NOT have to take away
your power to experience happiness and independence in life.
Independent Living Supports
DISABILITY VS ABILITY
● A disability is any impairment that creates limitations or restrictions for an individual to
complete certain activities or experiences
– A disability is NOT
– Incapability
– A lack of independence
– Abnormal
– A reason to give up
Living Alternatives Care dedicates our work to focusing on what our client CAN do and how we
can assist in strengthening any limitations
– Ability is
– Capability
– Self sufficient
– Taking pride in one’s strengths/skills
– A reason to strive towards your goals
Reviews
Careers
Services We Offer
When to Seek Services
It is not uncommon to have difficulties coping and adjusting to some of the life altering
challenges that exist with living with a disability. Often times, people may isolate due to feeling
misunderstood or having a lack of valued support. Research shows that extended isolation is
linked to increased risk for anxiety, depression, and poor mental health outcomes. Living
Alternatives Care not only aims to provide physical support but also emotional and social
support.
Warning Signs That You May Need Support:
– Increased anxiety or worry
– Anger/Irritability
– Difficulty concentrating
– Social isolation
– Loss of interest in activities you typically enjoy
– Low mood or loss of energy
– Difficulty sleeping or sleeping to much
– Feelings of hopelessness
Careers
With a career with Living Alternatives Care, you’ll draw on all of your skills to make a powerful difference in the lives of our residents every day.
Career Benefits
– professional development trainings
– Prioritized work/life balance
– Opportunities for bonuses and incentives
– Opportunity for overtime
If you would like to be considered for employment with us, then please feel free to contact us at ivo.bibum@livealtcare.com with your credentials