Direct Support Professionals Week

Direct Support Professionals Week was September 20-26, 2015. It was a great opportunity for AIRES LLC. to recognize and thank the more than 650. Direct Support Professionals, who are the heart of our organization. The hard work and dedication they show to the people we serve make it possible for AIRES to provide quality supports to more than 500 people throughout the State of Arizona. We have seen your passion for the support you provide to the people we serve. You make a tremendous difference in their lives.

AIRES LLC. would like to honor John Krudwig the DDD Direct Support Professional statewide winner and AIRES employee, who is introduced here and praised for his ongoing commitment to our mission to help people with disabilities live happy, healthy, fulfilling lives. Congratulations John and thank you!

John has worked at our Blue Ridge home in Dewey, Arizona for the past 12 years. He is an exceptional staff with his "Yes We Can" attitude. John ensures that the people he serves are growing as individuals by assisting in their daily living and understanding what their longer term goals are. He takes the time to listen and effectively communicate with the people he serves. John offers confident direction based on the relationship he has built with the individuals he supports. He empowers those he supports to achieve the very best for themselves by offering options for them to choose from. John demonstrates the mutual respect by being very understanding and respectful of their ideas and needs. He sets the example of working smart to achieve goals by ensuring the house in order. If there is something that needs to be done John takes the initiative to get it done. This shows the people he supports what drive and determination is. John teaches responsibility by ensuring that he is always on shift and never arrives late. He is an outstanding advocate for the people he serves. He ensures that they have respect they deserve and is willing to give them the guidance that they need to be successful and happy individuals.