Personal Assistance Options provides in home care for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses.  Our services are tailored to the individual's needs and can include a broad range of services (see examples below) and hours from overnight care to just a couple of hours a month with a given individual.  PAO hires Personal Assistance staff who enjoy helping people with disabilities meet their daily life needs, participate in the community, and fulfill their dreams.

Service Types/Examples

1. Companionship, Conversation, Activities

a. Enjoy an evening out in the community

b. Reading

c. Sort and Read Mail

d. Assist with Entertainment

e. Care for House Plants

f.  Play Games/Cards

g. Visit Friends and Neighbors

h. Birthday/Anniversary Celebrations and Reminders

i.  Assist with Pet Care

2. Personal Care

a. Help get up in the morning and go to bed at night

b. Showering, Bathing and Grooming

c. Dressing

d. Toileting

3. Housework/Meals

a. Monitoring Diet and Eating Habits

b. Meal Planning/Shopping

c. Meal Preparation

d. Eating Assistance

e. Kitchen Cleanup/Garbage Disposal/Dish Washing 

f.  Light Housework/Vacuuming/Dusting/Polishing

g. Washing and Ironing Clothes

h. Change Linens/Bedding

i.  Lawn Care/Snow Removal

j.  Assure that home is safe for person served and others

i.  Clean Cupboards, etc.

j.  Monitor Food Freshness and Expirations

k. Mending/Sewing

4. Help with Personal Business and External Activities

a. Arrange Appointmentss/Transport to Appointments

b. Maintain Calendar/Assist with Travel Plans

c. Writing/Correspondence/Bills/Mail

d. Answer the Phone/Take Messages

e. Attend Classes/Entertainment/Religious Services

f.  Supervise Home Maintenance

5. Medical Assistance

a. Medication Administration/Reminders

b. Physical Therapy Assistance

c.  Pick-up Prescriptions

d.  Dr.s Appointments

If you would like more information about our services, please contact us.