Transcript Project SEARCH at Seton Northwest

Project SEARCH at Seton Northwest
20 17 LISD CI CONFERENCE - FEBRUARY 6 TH
P RE S ENTERS: KI MB E RLY G RE E R, INS TRU CTOR
KE LLY FA W V E R, L I S D S KI L L S T RA I N E R
ING RID P E A RSON , G I S D S KI L L S T RA I N E R
S NW INT E RN S
2016-2017 Project SEARCH @ Seton Northwest Interns
What is Project SEARCH?
Project SEARCH is a 9 month non-paid internship where young adults
with developmental disabilities learn job skills to prepare them for
competitive employment.
It’s a collaborative effort with Seton Healthcare Family, TWC(formerly
DARS), Goodwill Industries, Bluebonnet Community Services, LISD, and
GISD.
It’s a Business model not an Education model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQzuYRILCm8
Eligibility Requirements
 LISD or GISD students currently receiving special education services & recommended for 18+ Services.
 Have an identified significant disability.
 Must be 18-22 years of age.
 Have met minimum graduation requirements.
 Student whose primary, ongoing needs are not related to a severe or profound emotional or behavioral
deficit.
 Must provide Project SEARCH @ Seton NW with proof of immunization records for the following:
* Current Hepatitis B Vaccinations or proof that these vaccinations were made available and rejected by student.
* PPD within the three months immediately prior to student’s on-site placement.
* Chest x-ray within the two years immediately prior to student’s on-site placement, if such student has ever tested positive for
Tuberculosis.
* Measles vaccination for two dates, which must be after January 1, 1968, or positive titer.
* Mumps vaccination for one date, which must be after January 1, 1977, or a positive titer.
* Rubella vaccine or positive titer.
* Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination, titer, or a history of this disease
Characteristics/Skills
Ability to follow simple verbal and/or written directions.
Stamina or ability to build stamina to stand or walk for a minimum of 5 hours per day.
Self sufficient in feeding and toileting or have a plan in place to take care of these needs.
Ability to communicate their wants and needs.
No significant behavioral concerns.
Ability to follow a task list designed for different departments.
Ability to work in all types of environments (Loud, busy, quiet, etc.)
Ability to stay calm in emergency/stressful situations.
Ability to interact with others appropriately.
Ability to accept constructive criticism & make changes with or without supports.
Must have the ability to obtain and keep a paid job with minimal supports by the end of the
internship.
Steps to Complete…
Must have finished all HS credits.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be recommended for SELF 18+ Transition Services & complete the paperwork
requirements. (students already in 18+ or those coming in from HS)
Must do intake with TWC(formerly DARS) by November of the year prior to applying for Project SEARCH.
Must have completed all intake paperwork and been accepted into plan with TWC (formerly DARS).
Must complete Project SEARCH application process.
Complete Project SEARCH interview process(if asked to interview)
Before the internship starts, 20 hours of Asset Discovery must be completed with the Goodwill Job Coach/Job Placement Specialist.
Must have at least 1 form of reliable transportation to get to & from hospital to complete Asset Discovery & the requirements of the daily
schedule once internship begins. (No school district transportation is provided)
*If accepted into Project SEARCH, the student and family must agree this will be their last year of eligibility and will
graduate upon completion of internship.
Meet the Interns
Matt Rima- 1st rotation in Med Surge-4th floor, Second rotation in Emergency Department
James Soule-1st rotation as Transporter/ED, Second rotation in Pharmacy
Emilee Smith-1st rotation in Mother/Baby, Second rotation at Seton Health Plan
Juliana Villarreal-1st rotation at Seton Health Plan, Second Rotation in Mother/Baby
Interns Busy at Work
Departments & Duties
Emergency Room (ER)-prepare rooms for patients; stock & inventory supplies; stock IV carts;
place blankets in warmer; check expiration dates
PACU-clean and stock rooms; escort patients and families to & from the rooms, label &
organize patient folders; fill blanket warmers; clean & dress stretchers; answer phones; prepare
patient icepacks
Pre-Op-cleans & dress stretchers; create patient surgery bags; set up patient beds; escort
patient families to waiting room; fill blanket warmers; answer phones
Mother & Baby-Check supplies for expiration dates; stock & clean rooms; stock & clean utility
room; make baby beds; prepare patient folders; clean & sanitize IV poles
3rd & 4th floors-Make sure all rooms are supplied with all the right equipment & it’s in working
order; organize the equipment room; clean & prep rooms for patients; check expiration dates
Departments & Duties
Environmental Services (EVS)-Sweep and mop floors; collect and properly dispose of trash at nurses
stations, clean windows; clean public restrooms
Materials Management-Stock, organize & inventory all materials for the hospital; check for &
dispose of any expired materials; put labels on bins for materials for reorder
Pharmacy-Check & properly dispose of any expired medications; inventory & charge patient
medications using database software; deliver medications to different departments; labeling &
sealing medications; gown up & clean “clean room”
Seton Healthcare Services-Alphabetize Provider folders; Scan & email documents; Check Provider
folder contents against database for accuracy; Data entry; renaming files in data system
Hospital Transporter (Must independently pass the Medical CPR/First Aid course)-Transport
patients to and from their rooms/departments to other departments for testing & admitting patients
from the ER & bringing them to surgery
Food Services- Prepping food, dishwashing, cooking & serving on the line, delivering trays to the
floors
Daily Schedule
8:00 am-8:15 am
Arrival to Hospital
8:15 am-8:30 am
Clock-in/Go to Department
8:30 am-2:00 pm
Rotation in department
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Class Time
Resources:
http://www.seton.net/about-seton/diversity-inclusion/project-search/
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/lifestyles/parenting/setons-project-search-helps-youngadults-with-disa/nk5xH/
http://www.projectsearch.us/