Tests for Certification

AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) is very rigorous in Florida, as there is a history of fraud and abuse due to the vulnerable population of elders living here.  As for the developmentally disabled, an astounding 90% of this population has been physically or sexually abused.  Since arriving at L'Arche, I've completed an FBI criminal background check, fingerprinting, motor vehicle check, Zero Tolerance course, TB test and physical, incidence reporting, and yesterday, an administration of medications course.  At Greatfull House, we have two severely disabled residents, both prone to seizures at times.

Otherwise, I find myself cooking for eight once again, about twice a week, dealing with who likes this and who doesn't like that.  We are supposed to prepare only very healthy meals, however, since we receive most of our food from the food bank, our freezer is loaded with ham, bacon, pork and sausage.  I've been supplementing a few items myself, and so far, I've made a quiche lorraine and tonight, a steak Teriyaki stir fry and key lime pie.  (This was, at least, received with many kudos.)

Last night, the Resurrection Episcopal Church hosted a monthly dance party for us with a disk jockey and karaoke.  If I can figure out how to post the pictures on Face Book, I shall.