- Goals
Generally, people question the quality of cleaning services provided by people with disabilities. Many believe that they can only perform basic cleaning services such as sweeping, mopping and wiping, but unable to do more advanced techniques such as waxing, sanitizing, and other maintenance skills. With this preconceived notion, Maria Mama Sheltered Cleaning Team aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. To build the “Maria MaMa” brand
2. To market cleaning services provided by people with disabilities by establishing a paradigm for other similar organizations that also provide sheltered employment in cleaning.
3. To uphold the spirit of social businesses and create employment opportunities for people with disabilities
4. To ensure reasonable employment rights and benefits that are associated with sheltered employment
5. To provide individualized service plans (employment abilities enhancement plans) according to the individual’s needs.
6. To obtain the highest standard for high quality cleaning
On top of using green cleaning products, detergents and cleaning equipment, Maria Mama will continue to improve vocational skills of people with disabilities so that not only can they master basic cleaning services such as sweeping, mopping and wiping, but also perform more advanced techniques such as waxing, sanitizing and other maintenance skills.
- Service Users
For person with a Disability Card age 15-65, who has the desire and productivity to work in cleaning services. Person must be able to commute independently (or have a transportation support system), care for oneself, adapt in all kinds of daily living situations, and possess working knowledge and proper attitude.
Person with disabilities who is registered through the vocational rehabilitation division of the labor bureau of Taichung City’s Government and is referred to Merry Mama after passing the vocational assessment for sheltered employment. Person must also pass the interview, health checkup and situation assessment performed by Merry Mama.
- Description
1. Sheltered employment services for people with disabilities: For person with a Disability Card, ages 15-65, who has the desire and productivity to work in cleaning services. He/she must be able to commute independently (or have a transportation support system), care for oneself, adapt in all kinds of daily living situations, and possess working knowledge and proper attitude. Person with disabilities who are registered through the vocational rehabilitation division of the labor bureau of Taichung City’s Government and are referred to Merry Mama after passing the vocational assessment for sheltered employment. He/she must also pass the interview, health checkup and situation assessment performed by Merry Mama. Jobs are delegated based on the persons’ strengths and character with the use of assistive devices (job accommodation); maximize productivity; establish work knowledge; strengthen stamina, problem-solving abilities, and social adaptation abilities. Counseling, legal advises, money management, social adaptation and vocational training are provided. Services associated with sheltered employment and appropriate vocational rehabilitation plans are also provided.
2. Cleaning services:
Home cleaning:
1) Floor dusting and cleaning
2) Windows washing and cleaning
3) Cabinets and furniture dusting and cleaning
4) Kitchen degreasing and cleaning
5) Bathroom washing and cleaning
6) Balcony washing and cleaning
Detailed cleaning after home interior decoration:
1. Cleaning after renovation
2. Cleaning after home interior decoration
3. Cleaning before move in/out
Cleaning and maintenance services in community homes and centers, offices, companies, public facilities, schools, clinics, and businesses:
1. Interior cleaning services
2. All Floor cleaning and waxing services
3. Professional stone crystallization and polishing services
4. Year-end, regular, move in/out cleaning
- Service Hours Monday to Friday, 08:00~17:00 (If needed, holidays/weekends and mobile services may be reserved.)
- Service Address No.450, Sec.1, Dongxing Rd., Nantun District Taichung City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Contact Info. Tel.: +886-4-24713535 ext.1199 / Fax: +886-4-24712624 / E-mail:m910@mail.maria.org.tw
