Hillside House

TO PROVIDE A HOME THAT SUPPORTS OUR RESIDENTS EFFORTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ABILITIES SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

WE HAVE SUSTAINED HILLSIDES CORE MISSION TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL AND THERAPEUTIC LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR 59 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR RESIDENTS COME TO US WITH A WIDE RANGE OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE SPECIALIZE IN SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE REGULAR NURSING CARE. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH RESIDENT, OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THE GREATEST LEVEL OF THEIR ABILITIES. 24 HOUR NURSING CARE IS ESSENTIAL FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO SUSTAIN AND ENJOY LIFE.IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES AND FUN AT HILLSIDE IN 2022OUR PROGRAM DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ACTIVE TREATMENT TO ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND DAY PROGRAMS ON A FULL TIME BASIS. THE RESIDENTS FAVORITE ACTIVITIES AT HILLSIDE INCLUDE COOKING, ART, SOUND THERAPY AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. WITH COVID RESTRICTIONS EASING AND FEWER RESIDENTS AND STAFF TESTING POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS OUR DAILY ACTIVITIES HAVE RESUMED A MORE NORMAL PACE. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO RESTART ATTENDING DAY PROGRAMS, VISITING FAMILY IN THEIR HOMES AND ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE GATHERED AS A GROUP TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO STAFF AND FAMILY AND RESIDENT CELEBRATIONS IN THE COMING YEAR.FACILITIES & DIETARYOUR FACILITIES DEPARTMENT HAS CONTINUED TO WORK HARD THIS YEAR TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS, BEING ABLE TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS DUE TO LESSENED COVID RESTRICTIONS HAS TAKEN SOME OF THE STRAIN FELT DURING THE LAST TWO YEARS OFF OF THE DEPARTMENT. A REMODEL OF THE NURSING STATION, WITH NEW FLOORS, COUNTERS AND REDESIGNED WORKSPACES IS COMPLETE AND HAS MADE THE AREA MUCH MORE EFFICIENT. THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT LOOKS FORWARD TO UPDATING THE RESIDENT ROOMS AND BATHROOMS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY RENEWED SPACES. THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED, AND HILLSIDE PASSED, THE ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS RESUMING MONTHLY TRAININGS ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS; HILLSIDE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THESE TRAINING EXERCISES.THE DIETARY DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON SERVING AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND ENCOURAGING THE RESIDENTS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. WITH DAY PROGRAMS OPENING THE DEPARTMENT IS TASKED WITH PREPARING MEALS FOR THOSE REMAINING AT HILLSIDE AND PACKING LUNCHES TO GO FOR THOSE GOING TO DAY PROGRAMS. A NUMBER OF PIECES OF EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN REPLACED THIS YEAR MAKING FOOD PREPARATION EASIER AND MORE EFFICIENT FOR DIETARY STAFF.NURSING:OUR NURSING DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE 24 HOUR NURSING CARE TO OUR MEDICALLY FRAGILE RESIDENTS. OUR GOAL CONTINUES TO BE SETTING STATE OF THE ART STANDARDS IN AN EFFICIENT AND PLEASANT WORK ENVIRONMENT. OUR FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF LICENSED NURSES AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS AND CREATING A POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE BASED ON IMPROVEMENT AND SUCCESS. NOW THAT DOCTORS OFFICES ARE BEGINNING TO OPEN UP HILLSIDES MEDICAL TEAM IS CONCENTRATING ON CATCHING UP ON MISSED MEDICAL, VISION AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS DUE TO COVID.