Personal Care
Personal Care at Home
Our professional and caring staff are able to provide a wide range of personal care services allowing our clients to maintain their dignity and respect. Our services include:
Assisting clients with their personal hygiene – Personal care is a regulated activity, which means any aspect of personal care services are required to be registered and are inspected and rated. Personal care consists of any aspect or any level of personal hygiene i.e. washing, bathing, continence care etc.
Assistance with dressing – this includes helping clients to get dressed, choosing weather appropriate clothing of their choice. In addition provide full support in undressing/dressing or just helping with socks or surgical stockings.
What does personal care cover?
Personal care covers a wide range of services to help you in your everyday life. Some of these are listed below:
Helping you start the day
Getting up, washed, dressed and having a good breakfast
Support with medication
Remind and assist you in taking medicines, as well as collect or return medication from your pharmacy or dispensing GP surgery
Mealtime
Assist with meal preparation, either by cooking independently or collaboratively, and provide support during mealtimes as needed.
Shopping
Support with shopping, from list preparation to packing, organising, and storing items properly.
Social outings
Providing assistance with social activities to help you stay engaged and active, including going for a walk or attending a day centre.
Personal care
A little pampering when you need it – the occasional visit to organise bathing, clean clothes, fresh bedding and a thoughtfully prepared meal before bedtime
Household
General upkeep of the home, including cleaning and organisation to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
At the end of each day
Assistance with bedtime preparation, ensuring you are comfortable, safe, and secure before leaving.
With ongoing monitoring by our care givers and staff, we can increase or decrease the help required to ensure you are comfortable and confident with the services you receive.
Let’s Talk About Your Needs
If someone special in your life could benefit from Live-in Care, we’re here to help. Share their story with us, and we’ll craft a care plan that fits their life perfectly. Contact our office today to discuss how we can make a difference.