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We pride ourselves on our ability to provide top quality care by
trained professionals in the field. 

 

  • All staff have current National Safety Council First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications, as well as negative tuberculosis test results. 
  • All staff have received "Fundamentals of Caregiving" certificates of completion from Washington State, DSHS, and Aging and Adults Services Administration.
  • All staff have Food Safety Handlers Permit.
  • Amy received DSHS Administrator Training Certificate of Completion.
  • Amy and Resident Manager have Certificates of Completion from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Adult Family Home "Specialty" training. 
  • Amy and Resident Manager have Certificates of Completion from State of Washington, Aging & Adult Services Administration, "Dementia Caregiving Specialty Training for Managers". 
  • Amy and Resident Manager have Certificates of Completion from DSHS, Aging & Disability Services Administration, "Manager Mental Health Specialty Training".
  • Amy and Resident Manager have Nursing Assitant Register Certifications in the State of Washington, and are Nurse Delegated.
  • Amy earned her M.Ed. degree from Gonzaga Univerisity in 2001, and was an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Special Education at Gonzaga University for over 8 years.  
  • Amy was an Adjunct Professor for Whitworth University for over 3 years teaching graduate level Special Education courses.
  • Amy specializes in communication systems for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). 
  • Amy has published clinical research studies in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of autism, language acquision, and functional analysis.
  • Amy is an active community liaison with proven and effective advocacy skills for persons with disabilities and their families. 
  • Amy is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Autism Center.

       

        




For specific information regarding any of the training recieved please contact us.