Tag: DSP
“We All Love Terry”
Gosh, time really flies by. It seems like yesterday when Terry asked me “Can I hold her?” My daughter was just a few days old but I didn’t hesitate. I had known Terry for about a year which was long enough for me to recognize that behind his gruff, tough-guy demeanor lived a gentle, caring soul. He carefully took my… read more
The Heart of Midnight Farm: Touchdowns, Art, and Unbreakable Bonds
The wide receiver clearly had a plan. He made eye contact with the quarterback and sprung into action. With a quick stutter step, he juked his defender and taking advantage of the broken coverage sprinted towards the end zone. The quarterback threw a perfect deep spiral that sailed confidently through the air before landing safely right into the young receiver’s… read more
Revolutionizing Care with GoodLife’s Neighborhood Network: A New Era of Independence and Support
In a world where caregivers play a crucial role in enabling independence, worries about their reliability and availability can be unsettling. For years, the direct support workforce, which provides essential care to those in need, has faced significant challenges. The scarcity of dedicated professionals and high turnover rates have been persistent issues, especially for in-home care services. Traditional solutions like… read more
3 Reasons Why Innovation Matters In The Care Industry
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that providers need to adapt to change if they want to succeed. What individuals with disabilities need and expect from their care has evolved more in three years than it has in the four-plus decades since we founded GoodLife. Employee preferences are also changing, with employees seeking greater value and… read more
Staff Profile: Erica Farrow
Some Things Will Never Be Replaced Just a couple of weeks ago, Open AI launched a new program called “Jukebox”. It generates original music in the style of famous pop stars. You feed the lightning quick neural net a request to create a composition in the style of Aretha Franklin, for example, and it comes up with a rather convincing… read more
The Future of GoodLife Staffing: What You Need to Know
Here at Goodlife, we’re on a mission to reinvent care for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and the people that help them. We recognize the daily challenges that our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) face and are dedicated to systematically addressing them. Our goal is to not only offer greater work-life balance but to provide an improved quality of life… read more
Staff Profile: Cassidy Larkin
The Best Song Ever I knew from the beginning that this story was going to be complicated. It isn’t easy to define Cassidy Larkin. She is so many things. Where do you start? Where do you end? We were supposed to discuss her work, her professional goals and dreams but five minutes into our conversation I found myself talking to… read more
The 3-Day Workweek: An Innovative Approach to Staffing
The 3-Day Workweek: An Innovative Approach to Staffing Do you want to work fewer days each week, earn full-time income, and have a career that makes a difference? That’s exactly what GoodLife offers Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) with its innovative 3-day workweek. In this blog, we’ll highlight the details of the 3-day workweek and the benefits for our Direct Support… read more
Staff Profile: Royce Smith
Tack Så Mycket, Mr. Smith! It was a perfect kick. The ball arched high through the crisp Swedish air sailing over “Umeå’s“ entire defense. The pass was so good it was about to catch its intended target in perfect stride. The player was fast and skilled. Three more steps and he would have a breakaway opportunity to win the game.… read more
Staff Profile: Meet Kaden Nix
GoodLife’s dedicated staff are the backbone of our organization so we love highlighting their stories and sharing their passions. This month we were excited to connect with Kaden, a valuable member of our Douglas County team and one of three Tommy Johnson Distinguished Service Award Winners this year at GoodLife. How long have you been with GoodLife? I have worked… read more
