Special Needs Services with Woodley Care
Our Services
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Respite Care
Caring for a loved one with special needs can be both rewarding and demanding. Our Respite Care services give families the opportunity to rest and recharge while ensuring their loved one receives safe, engaging support. Whether for a few hours or an extended period, our team provides consistent, compassionate care so families can take a break with confidence.
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Behavioural Intervention
Our Behavioural Intervention services focus on building skills, supporting communication, and promoting positive behaviours. Working closely with families, we tailor strategies to each individual’s needs and strengths, creating structured routines and meaningful activities. Our goal is to empower individuals, reduce stress for families, and help clients thrive in both home and community settings.
Our Team & Training
At Woodley Care Services, our team is made up of compassionate professionals who are committed to providing safe, reliable, and individualized support. Every staff member completes Safety Management and Non-Crisis Intervention – Behavioural Management Training, equipping them with the skills to respond calmly, respectfully, and effectively in any situation.
Our training ensures that staff can prevent and de-escalate challenging behaviours while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion for every client. Families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are supported by workers who are both caring and prepared.
Our Behavioural Interventionist Chris Evans, Behaviour Interventionist, specializes in behaviour management and skill development. Chris works directly with families to design personalized strategies, ensuring each plan is evidence-based, goal-oriented, and tailored to the individual’s strengths and needs.
Staff Programs
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Our respite staff receive specialized Safe Management Training (SMT) via Safe Management Group (SafeManagement.org). This evidence-based training equips them with essential skills to manage client interactions safely and compassionately in the community or home setting.
Key focus areas include:
De-escalation techniques (verbal & nonverbal) as taught in SMT’s video training series Safe Management Group
Recognizing and interpreting body language and emotional cues Safe Management Group
Responding rather than reacting, with techniques for stress management Safe Management Group
Respectful communication and compassionate engagement Safe Management Group
This training underscores our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for both staff and clients.
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This training focuses on practical strategies to help reduce challenging behaviours by using effective reinforcement techniques, improving communication, and proactively preventing behavioural triggers.