Developmental Disability Support
Support Built Around Ability, Not Limitation.
GoodHeart Caregivers provides individualized residential and community-based support for adults 18 years and older with developmental disabilities.
Overview
GoodHeart Caregivers provides individualized residential and community-based support for adults 18 years and older with developmental disabilities.
Support is designed around each person's strengths, communication style, routines, preferences and personal goals — never around a diagnosis alone.
Who this may support
- Adults who require assistance with daily living activities
- Adults who benefit from structured routines and predictable environments
- Adults working toward semi-independent living
- Adults transitioning from a family home, hospital or another placement
- Adults who require support with decision-making and community participation
Support Areas
How support is structured.
Daily Living
Assistance with meals, personal organization, housekeeping and everyday routines at the level each person requires.
Communication
Support aligned with each individual's communication style, including alternative and augmentative approaches where used.
Decision-Making
Supported decision-making that respects each person's rights, preferences and the role of guardians where applicable.
Life Skills
Cooking, budgeting, transportation, scheduling and independent living skills developed at a realistic pace.
Community Participation
Recreation, volunteering, education, employment preparation and social connection in the wider community.
Health Coordination
Coordination of healthcare and professional appointments, with medication support where authorized.
The GoodHeart approach
- Person-centred planning that begins with understanding, not paperwork
- Strength-based practice that recognizes what each person can already do
- Positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
- Continuous review as needs, goals and abilities change
A day can include
- Preparing a favourite meal with a support worker
- Managing a weekly grocery list and personal budget
- Attending a community program or volunteer shift
- Practising transit routes toward independent travel
- Reviewing personal goals during a monthly planning conversation
Questions
Frequently asked
A Meaningful Life Looks Different For Everyone. Support Should Too.
GoodHeart works alongside individuals, families and community partners to create support built around the person.