The AIRES Values

There are many great things about AIRES, but one of my favorite things is our company values. It is a part of our work culture for all staff to incorporate these company values into our daily routines. It is our expectation at AIRES that each of us guides our actions by these values.

The AIRES values are really a way that everyone can live:

• Think about how the other person feels (empathy).
• Help others to be the best they can be (empowerment).
• Treat others how you would like to be treated (mutual respect).
• Enjoy every day (passion).
• Be responsible for your actions (accountability).
• Help others when you can (teach).
• Be truthful with yourself and others (honesty).
• Stay positive and always keep on trying (yes we can).

Lots of people have heard me say that I believe our world would be a different place if everyone really followed these values in all of their actions. It's true, I do believe that. I think that by following the AIRES values I can be a better person. I believe that to be true for anyone - AIRES employee or not. The EMPATHY values are a great way to live life.

I'm not saying that any of us can be perfect all of the time, but I do think that all of us can always try to do better. We can always strive to be a better person. Be a better friend, a better spouse, a better parent, a better neighbor, a better employee. When we follow these values, it's surprising how many people around us will start to do the same. And it just spreads from there. To me, that makes the world a better place to be. And who doesn't want that?

Living a life of EMPATHY is a great way to start making the world a little bit better. I know it makes a difference for all of us at AIRES. I'm so proud to be a part of this company with our EMPATHY values. These values not only enhance our own lives, but most importantly, our values enhance the lives of the people we support.

AIRES currently provides services to people with disabilities and the elderly in the following areas of Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott Valley, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista and the White Mountains. We have a number of service options in each geographic area, including group homes, day programs and home-based services.

If you have an interest in becoming a care giver who demonstrates the EMPATHY values, please check our website at www.aires.org to complete an online application.

Diane Logan

Vice President / Chief Administrative Officer