June Family Caregiver of the Month!

Support, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with Family Caregiver, Karina Desantiago, and her son Victor for a few years now. Recently Victor graduated from high school and is now starting a new job due to the amazing support that Karina offers. Not only is she kindhearted and sweet with her son, but she is also caring for everyone on Victor’s team. She is a strong advocate for his needs and safety and ensures that doors and opportunities stay open for him. It’s been wonderful working with both Karina and Victor, and we look forward to seeing what adventures lay ahead for them.

Karina, you have been working through a lot of changes these past few months with Victor graduating from LS-ACE, aging out of some services, his birthday coming up, and his new job on top of day-to-day life. Victor couldn’t be happier to start working at King Scoopers and Happy Day Plant. He is working to make his own money and try new things after graduation. Karina, you have worked so hard to help all of this become a reality and have always encouraged him in all that he wants to do in life. Congratulations to you both and a happy early birthday to Victor! Thank you so much, Karina, for all that you do and congratulations on being nominated as our June Family Caregiver of the Month!!!

Celebrating our High School Graduates!

Our Loveland Residential Team would like to recognize the accomplishments of three incredible young men who receive services through Support Inc. and all recently graduated from high school! Congratulations to Vincent Blanco, Victor DeSantiago and Calvin Higgins! This incredible achievement is a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and dedication. They’ve faced challenges, grown through every experience, and come out stronger and more prepared for the exciting journey ahead. As you step into this next chapter, take pride in all you’ve accomplished and embrace the opportunities that lie before you. The future is bright, and there’s no doubt you’ll continue to do amazing things. Well done, and congratulations from the Support, Inc. family!!!

Recent News

HR News & Updates

The Support Inc. Human Resources Team would like to highlight the Employee Appreciation event that occurred on June 5th at the FlyteCO Tower in Denver! This was a great event to recognize all our amazing employees. Staff got to relax and enjoy food, drinks, games and prizes. HR also hosted an award ceremony that involved employees voting on certain categories and specific employees winning the awards. This was such a successful and fun night where we got to show appreciation for all our employees and how much they are valued! Check out pictures from the event below.

 

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Residential Team News & Updates

☀️ Summer is Here – A Note from the Residential Team!

We hope you and your families are finding fun and creative ways to stay cool this season!

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Summer BBQ—a day full of food, fun, and fantastic prizes! Come enjoy lawn games, two delicious food trucks, a refreshing ice cream vendor, a raffle, and more.

📅 Date: July 24th
📍 Location: Phillip S. Miller Park – 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO

📱 New Way to Stay in Touch!
We know that sometimes a quick text is the easiest way to connect. Earlier this year, we upgraded our phone system, and now team members can send and receive SMS messages directly from their work numbers! This is in addition to phone calls and Microsoft Teams meetings.
If texting is your preferred method of communication, feel free to ask a team member for their direct line 😊.

🏢 Program Expansion Update
We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our Greeley Day Program on July 9th! This is part of our ongoing effort to bring services closer to the communities where you live.
We’re actively exploring new locations in Colorado Springs, Jefferson County, and Boulder County. As new offices open, and in an effort to regionalize, your case may have already been transferred or may transfer to a new team—especially within the Denver Metro Region.
We truly appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to better connect our employees with the people they serve. We’ll be sure to communicate these changes with you every step of the way.

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QA Corner- June is National Safety Month

Ways to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses

  1. Prevent workplace injuries by having good lifting posture.
  2. Before lifting
    • Be aware of the object’s weight
    • Make sure the work environment is flat, dry, and debris-free
    • Check that the lift direction is straight
    • Take care of any tripping risks or debris
    • Look for any muddy or slippery areas
    • Make multiple trips, don’t try to do it all at one time
  3. During lifting
    • Never twist your torso while lifting
    • Stay “nose between your toes”
    • Never lift a heavy item above shoulder level
    • Never carry a load that obstructs your vision
    • Never hold your breath while lifting, moving, and setting the load down
    • Keep the load close to your waist for as long as possible
    • Adopt a stable position
    • Don’t flex your back any further while lifting
    • Avoid twisting your back or leaning sideways especially while your back is bent
    • Keep your head up when handling
    • Get a good handhold and do not twist while lifting

 

  1. Always follow standard precautions.
    • Standard precautions apply to the care of all people and are applied when there is a risk of exposure to (1) blood; (2) bodily fluids/secretions/excretions; (3) non-intact skin, and (4) mucous membranes.
    • Standard precautions include:
      1. Hand hygiene: wash hands frequently for at least 40-60 seconds.
      2. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to serve as a barrier to protect skin, mucous membrane, airway, and clothing. This includes gloves, masks and gowns.
      3. Follow respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette.
      4. Properly handle, clean and disinfect care equipment.
      5. Routinely clean and disinfect the environment.
      6. Follow safe injection practices.

 

  1. Prevent slips, trips, and falls.
    • Falls can happen anywhere. Whether it’s working at heights or tripping on the same level, you always need to keep your eyes out for hazards.
      • Keep walkways and staircases clear.
      • Practice good cord management! Secure cords and when needed, tape down power cords and cables to prevent tripping.
      • Clean up spills and messes promptly.
      • Ensure there is proper lighting.
      • Keep floors clean and dry.
  1. Be prepared for an emergency.
    • The 1st week of June is national CPR & AED awareness week. Delivering first aid quickly and effectively can be lifesaving as every second counts when someone has lost consciousness. CPR/FA training must be renewed every 2 years, to find a class near you- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
    • Have basic supplies: water, flashlight, first aid kit, extra batteries, radio, etc.
    • Be prepared for natural disasters, listen to EAS, NOAA weather radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions.