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Personal Performance and Independence of the individual in meaningful employment By Magdel Piso

Personal Performance and Independence of the individual in meaningful employment By Magdel Piso. What is Tools of Trade?. Tools of trade are created to support an individual to gain and sustain meaningful employment Assists individuals during initial transition into employment

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Personal Performance and Independence of the individual in meaningful employment By Magdel Piso

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  1. Personal Performance and Independence of the individual in meaningful employment By Magdel Piso

  2. What is Tools of Trade? • Tools of trade are created to support an individual to gain and sustain meaningful employment • Assists individuals during initial transition into employment • A specific tool is developed , to help the individual to complete a duty successfully • The client is employed in the mainstream workforce using their tool of trade

  3. Advantages of Tools of Trade • The tool of trade is portable. • The tool is carried to the workplace the same way you carry a laptop. • Every tool is tailored to each clients needs and job specification

  4. How does the tool benefit a person living with a disability ? • The tools support working environment • The person has a recognisable workstation, supporting them to feel comfortable with their surroundings • There is no element of surprise • The tool gives the client confidence in his/her ability to successfully complete a job specific task.

  5. The impact the tool of trade has on the client’s life • He/she is respected as an equal citizen of New Zealand • The client gains meaningful employment and is able to participate as a valued member of the workforce • The client is able to achieve independence and a sense of dignity in the workplace. • He/she gains confidence, self-esteem and has a purposeful life.

  6. Tools of Trade Devices • Demonstration of the following devices: • Sorting Device • Folding letter Device • Envelope Device • Hand towel Device • Stamping Device • Knot Device – Courier Post • Knot Device - Manuka Honey

  7. Sorting Device

  8. Letter Folding Device

  9. Envelope Device

  10. Towel Device

  11. Stamping Device • Stamping “Card to Call” Cards

  12. Stamping Device

  13. Label Device

  14. Knot Device

  15. Knot Devicein the workplace

  16. “I can do it myself”

  17. Our objective is for our clients to be out in the community, if people with a disability obtain a job they become part of the community workforce. • The effectiveness of being part of the workforce: • It make our clients more enthusiastic about their lives; • Helps them to build upon their strengths; • Helps them to overcome weaknesses; • Helps them to see effort as central to success • Gives them a sense of belonging.

  18. Each person is unique All have the same needs: Acceptance Approval And a sense of belonging Do not let disability define who they are Every person with a disability CAN DO!!!

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