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What is a
Trinity Care Team?
Under the umbrella of the Congregational Care Committee, the Trinity Care Team provides a way for our congregation
to respond to the short term,(6 months or less) real-life needs of adult individuals.
This team is a group of volunteers working together to offer practical,
emotional, and spiritual support to those in need. These needs may result
from a developmental or physical disability, a prolonged physical or
mental illness, limitations brought on by the aging process, or other life
challenging situations, or, they may be temporary, due to an accident or
episodic illness. The team, as well as the church member and appropriate
family develop a plan unique to each member's individual needs and support
requirements. The boundaries are set by the Care Team. Care teams do not
replace the pastor and the care and spiritual comfort pastors share with
members of their congregations. Care teams are intended to provide basic
daily life needs that assist the member, whether the member is at home,
living with a relative or concerned other, or, residing in a nursing home
situation.
How do we develop Care Teams?
Often a care team forms
around a person known to some of the care team members. Other individuals
are invited to join the team because of their gifts, interests and
willingness to serve. The nature and size of the care team may change and
adapt as circumstances and situations change. The care team model provides
an intentional framework allowing all members regardless of age, status,
or condition to live out their discipleship as part of a caring community.
What are some of the tangible things that care teams do?
Care teams help
with real life needs, such as:
- Errands
(grocery, prescriptions, banking)
- Meals (refer
to guidelines of Trinity Meals Ministry)
- Transportation (medical appointments, attending church and/or church
activities)
- Phone calls
- Ministry of
being or presence
The Trinity Care Team does not:
- Administer
medication
- Perform
medical procedures
- Do household
chores
- Do yard work
- Respite Care
- Babysitting
- Social
Outings
*The team is clear about when and how it is able
to respond to the needs of those served with the skills and time offered
(working from a pre-arranged plan which spells out what services are
appropriate and agreed upon confidentiality assurances, boundaries and
limitations) |
