Recuperative care program
Recuperative care (also known as medical respite) is a not-for-profit program that offers healthcare providers a safe place to discharge homeless patients when they no longer require hospitalization but still need to heal from an illness or injury.
At GEM Initiative, our recuperative care programs offer a temporary home where guests can recuperate and heal while receiving top-tier services and support from highly skilled and caring staff. We exist to provide radical safe and a healing environment in which everyone under our care can thrive.
We give patients a fresh start.
Our experience has proven that homeless patients develop a newly affirmed vigor and desire to thrive when we provide them a safe, clean, comfortable, place to sleep; all the healthy food they need; medical care and mental health services.
“We will effect the homeless population in a positive manner, one Bed at a Time”
Snapshot of Services Provided
CUSTODIAL CARE
Non-skilled personal care, like help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, eating, getting in or out of a bed or chair, moving around, and using the bathroom. Short term housing 3 to 6 months.
LEARNING LIFE SKILLS
Life skills are usually associated with managing and living a better quality of life. They help us to accomplish our ambitions and live to our full potential.
MEDICATION ASSISTANCE
Monitor a patient’s medication according to their medical care plan, which should specify your duties and what times of day you should provide medical assistance to them.
ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT
After your recuperation, the GEM Initiative will assist with connecting you with residential placement if qualified in a limited capacity and limited time frame.
