The Way We Lead / July 17, 2025
ResCare Community Living Direct Support Professional Meriah Souter has been Working Smart and Doing Good in Buckhannon, WV.
Meriah implemented a morning exercise dance routine in her home. Not only does it allow clients to have fun and act silly, but it also solves a very specific problem. There is a lot of anxiety amongst clients as they wait to leave for their outings for the day. Meriah’s dance party helps ease the transition and get everyone smoothly on their way to engaging with their communities.
Many of the clients Meriah supports have limited contact with family or friends. With this in mind, she encourages clients who want to engage in their community to attend church or other clubs to have that need met. She helped one client find an inclusive church and introduced him to members of the congregation. Now, he has several people that will engage with him in the community when he is out and about. It has made this client so happy. When he runs into a friend that recognizes him and asks him about his daily activities, he talks about it with everyone.
Thank you, Meriah. You demonstrate a client-first mentality in your Leadership, seeking out new opportunities for clients while remaining in tune with their day-to-day lives. Thank you for helping those you support live their best lives.
WORK SMART. DO GOOD.
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