Interview With Ryan McFallo

In this episode, Eli sits down with his friend of twenty years and employer of two, Donny Bradetich. Donny founded HDE Home Care in 2009 and remains the company's owner to this day. Over the past fifteen years, HDE has grown to include many different programs, but it all started with in-home senior care, and senior care remains the company's flagship program. In this super-sized episode, Donny speaks about how he got his start in the industry, founded HDE Home Care, and became the company's first caregiver. Donny's passion and vast knowledge of the industry are evident from the first minute of this show. For anyone interested in HDE and its senior care program, this episode is a must-listen.

In this podcast episode, host Eli Plouff interviews Ryan McFallo, the job development manager of HDE Homecare. Ryan shares his journey from his first job at Regal Cinemas to his current role. He talks about his initial work in graphic design and his transition to social work, driven by a desire to help people. Ryan's experience includes working in a sheltered workshop for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where he contributed to various programs and advocated for fair wages. He then briefly entered the family business and started a transportation company before returning to social work. Ryan discusses the challenges and rewards of his career, emphasizing the importance of job satisfaction and team dynamics. The episode concludes with a reflection on Ryan's impact and the growth of his department at HDE Homecare.

Important Themes in the discussion:

#CareerTransition - Reflecting Ryan's shift from graphic design to social work.

#SocialWork - Highlighting the focus on Ryan's current role and his dedication to helping people.

#JobSatisfaction - Emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment in one's career, as discussed by Ryan.

#TeamDynamics - Capturing the conversation about the significance of working dynamics and team relationships in a job.

#Advocacy - Representing Ryan's work in advocating for fair wages and better conditions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Eli speaks with two of HDE's finest DSPs, Betty Duncan and David Buell. They share some stories from the field and discuss their favorite parts of working for HDE Home Care.

HDE Home Care is a family-run business committed to assisting individuals with disabilities, spanning all ages, in their day-to-day lives at home and within the community. In a recent podcast episode, they featured a conversation with Caolán Conry, an esteemed job coach at HDE Home Care. Caolán narrated a triumphant journey with his client, Jeffrey.

With over a year's tenure at HDE Home Care, Caolán's initial role was that of a job coach. In this capacity, he has been mentoring Jeffrey, a track 3 client with intensive support needs. Jeffrey's current role is as a house person at the Residence Inn, and he's exhibited commendable growth in the past year.

At the onset, Jeffrey faced hurdles in managing his responsibilities. Yet, under Caolán's dedicated guidance, he elevated his performance—mastering chores like vacuuming and sanitation. Caolán praised Jeffrey's unwavering commitment and his ability to align with work standards and societal etiquettes.

The podcast underscored the pivotal role of job coaching for those with disabilities. Such services are instrumental in ensuring they retain their jobs and flourish in professional settings. Caolán underscored the indispensable traits of empathy and comprehension in this domain and beckoned those new to the sector to acquaint themselves with the extensive disability support framework.

In a heartwarming update, the episode revealed that Jeffrey accomplished a milestone from his Individual Service Plan by journeying to California to reunite with family. Although he confronted obstacles, including a hospital stay, Jeffrey's resolute spirit saw him eagerly resuming work.

Overall, the episode illuminated the transformative potential of job coaching and disability support, enabling those with disabilities to lead enriched lives and sustain professional engagements.

In this enlightening podcast episode, host Lexi Zia takes us on a captivating journey through the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and emphasizes the profound significance of inclusion. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Lexi unveils the struggles faced by people with disabilities before the ADA's enactment, underscoring the need for transformative legislation. With poignant examples and expert insights, she explores how the ADA has brought about greater accessibility and empowerment for individuals with disabilities, while also nurturing a more inclusive and compassionate society.

In this insightful podcast episode, Lexi interviews Monique Guererro, a dedicated employee at HDE Home Care, delving into her remarkable journey in the disability services field. Monique shares the deeply personal experiences that ignited her passion which lead to her own 'success story' for helping others and guided her into this fulfilling career.

In this podcast episode, Lexi Zia interviews Donny Bradetich, the founder of HDE Home Care, to learn about the history of his company.  Donny discusses the motivation to start his business in 2009, challenges he faced in the early days of the business, and how he overcame them by building a strong team and focusing on providing high-quality care to clients. Donny also talks about the growth of the company over the years and how HDE Home Care has become a trusted provider of home care services in the community. Listeners will gain insight into the entrepreneurial journey of Donny and the values that drive his company's success.

Throughout America, many seniors and boomers are seeking assistance around the home.  Millions of developmentally disabled people also need a little extra help with daily life activities.  Baby Boomers Radio is bringing these stories to our network to help people know there are service opportunities for anyone who needs the help.

HDE Home Care provides job training and in-home caregiving services for the Portland Oregon metro area.  HDE has joined the Baby Boomers Radio network to share their story with our listeners.

To learn more about HDE Home Care, please visit hdehomecare.com or call (503) 686-9079.  

If you hear about a service offered through HDE Home Care, but don’t live in or around the Portland Metro area, then reach out to us here at Baby Boomers Radio and we’ll try to help get you connected with a local resource.  Email hello@babyboomersradio.com.

This month HDE discusses the importance of safety. Lexi Zia interviews guest Eli Plouff (Safety Committee Member), and Donny Bradetich (HDE’s Founder) to discuss the key issues that our safety committee handles on a regular basis. 

Safety, compliance, healthcare, business advice, protocol, disability services.

HDE Home Care provides job training and in-home caregiving services for the Portland Oregon metro area.  HDE has joined the Baby Boomers Radio network to share their story with our listeners.

To learn more about HDE Home Care, please visit hdehomecare.com or call (503) 686-9079.  

This month, Lexi from HDE Home Care interviews guest Amy Ferrell. Amy is a success story who discusses what she does for work and how obtaining a paid job has changed her life.

Amy was laid off due to Covid, and was unsure if she’d be able to find a job now that she is in her 50’s, or that she’d only be able to find volunteer work. However, with the help of HDE and her Job Developer Ryan McFallo, she was able to find a paid job that she enjoys.

Throughout America, many seniors and boomers are seeking assistance around the home.  Millions of developmentally disabled people also need a little extra help with daily life activities.  Baby Boomers Radio is bringing these stories to our network to help people know there are service opportunities for anyone who needs the help.

HDE Home Care provides job training and in-home caregiving services for the Portland Oregon metro area.  HDE has joined the Baby Boomers Radio network to share their story with our listeners.

To learn more about HDE Home Care, please visit hdehomecare.com or call (503) 686-9079.  

If you hear about a service offered through HDE Home Care, but don’t live in or around the Portland Metro area, then reach out to us here at Baby Boomers Radio and we’ll try to help get you connected with a local resource.  Email hello@babyboomersradio.com.

This month Lexi discusses Vitaliy's success story of over two years working at Walmart. It was unclear whether he'd be successful, but he has ended up being one of our greatest success stories of all. Eli Plouff joins again this month as a guest to discuss his experience job coaching Vitaliy, and how his experience coaching him has translated into other areas of his work.

Throughout America, many seniors and boomers are seeking assistance around the home.  Millions of developmentally disabled people also need a little extra help with daily life activities.  Baby Boomers Radio is bringing these stories to our network to help people know there are service opportunities for anyone who needs the help.

HDE Home Care provides job training and in-home caregiving services for the Portland Oregon metro area.  HDE has joined the Baby Boomers Radio network to share their story with our listeners.

To learn more about HDE Home Care, please visit hdehomecare.com or call (503) 686-9079.  

If you hear about a service offered through HDE Home Care, but don’t live in or around the Portland Metro area, then reach out to us here at Baby Boomers Radio and we’ll try to help get you connected with a local resource.  Email hello@babyboomersradio.com.