Abigail Roof has accumulated extensive experience in care management and customer service, currently serving as a Care Manager at Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities since August 2016. Previously, Abigail worked as a Customer Service Representative at FedEx Custom Critical from March 2014 to August 2016 and completed an internship at Crossroads Hospice from August 2015 to May 2016, where responsibilities included patient visits and administrative support. Earlier, an internship with the Elder Rights department at Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities was undertaken from August 2014 to April 2015, collaborating with Ombudsmen and HOME Choice. Abigail holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from The University of Akron (2014-2016) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Walsh University (2009-2013).
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities
Make an online referral at: https://www.dhad.org/refer Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities (Direction Home Akron Canton) is a private, non-profit organization providing long-term care programs and services to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Direction Home Akron Canton has been a leader in long-term care for over 40 years, serving thousands of individuals throughout Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne Counties. Direction Home Akron Canton, along with 11 other Area Agencies on Aging across the state of Ohio, was designated by the Older Americans Act which was designed to provide services to persons not adequately served by other public and private systems. Our focus is funding and advocacy surrounding programs and services that allow older adults and people with disabilities to remain independent and in the home of their choice. At Direction Home Akron Canton, we understand the importance of independence which is why we’ve made it our mission to ensure that you and your loved ones can stay happy, stay healthy and stay home. As an employer, we actively recruit employees who share a passion for our mission to provide older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers long-term care choices and consumer protection so they can achieve the highest quality of life.