Ottawa Area Center Parent Link

• January 26 - No School
• February 2 - Early Dismissal
• February 19-23 - No School/Mid Winter Break

Last Week the support staff and specials teachers put on a sensory car wash event for our students. This was a full body sensory experience for all our students. Students used many forms of communication including switches and iPads to activate parts of the car wash. Sensory activities included a leaf blower for drying, bubbles during the wash cycle, pool noodles for washing. It was a team effort and the students loved the experience.

Please see the flyer below to order the 23-24 yearbook for $8. Online orders only. Many may have already ordered one in your students picture order. This is an option to order the yearbook if you didn't order pictures or would like an extra copy.

This is a wonderful program that many families are unaware of. If your taxable income is less than $60,000, you can qualify for subsidies.

Upcoming events at the Momentum Center.

Grand Haven:

Save the Date- Prom with a Purpose (May 18, 2024)

This is your one stop location for parents/guardians to go for community supports and resources. Please check out this resource at Social Work/OCSN Resource Warehouse. Bookmark this resource on your computer and refer back often. It will be continually updated with fresh and new information.

All submissions in the section are from independent organizations and not affiliated with Ottawa Area Center.

Adult Foster Care Home Direct Care Worker at Living Hope Home Care, llc

We are looking for individuals to fill the role of Direct Care Worker/Caregiver. The right candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you have prior experience working with disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you do not have experience and have a heart for this special population, we would also love for you to apply. We will train! You will be working at Hope Farm located on Lake Michigan drive in West Olive and caring for 4 residents with the help of two other staff at all times. Must be able to manage time wisely, be organized, professional and tactful. We are looking for staff who are willing to work as a team and possess leadership skills.

Direct Care Workers provide assistance and support to patients who are not able to look after themselves. Common job duties of a Direct Care Worker/Caregiver include but not limited to:

*Administering medications per state guidelines (training for this will be provided)

*Assistance with ADL's (bathing, dressing, feeding etc...)

*Cooking meals

*Handling laundry

*Reporting health changes to management

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: *shifts vary

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

11:00 pm- 8:00 am

8:00 am -3:00 pm- weekends, holidays, and days residents do not have school.

Flexible schedule, willing to work around school and family needs, must be 18. Please email Laura at care4hopefarm@gmail.com to apply

Full Day – 8:37am-3:03pm

½ Day – 8:37am-11:50am

Early Dismissal – 8:37am-1:35pm

Student AM Bussing begins at 8:27am

Student PM Bussing begins at 2:53pm

Email: bseymour@oaisd.org
Website: www.oaisd.org/schools/ottawa-area-center
Location: 10160 96th Avenue, Allendale, MI, USA
Phone: (616)738-8960
Facebook: facebook.com/OttawaAreaCenter/