Services

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Preparing meals and feeding

Adequate nutrition and hydration are is a key well-being component for the care recipient, our caregivers can assist in meal planning, preparation and feeding, preparing a simple breakfast or sandwich for lunch. Where possible we will work with the individual in preparing a meal; with the individual managing part of the task, so they remain involved. Our caregivers are capable of preparing a meal from ingredients and instructions provided when an individual asks, but for many the ease and speed of micro-waved meals are sufficient to provide a hot and healthy meal.

 

 

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Assistance in getting dressed and undressed

Arthritis, stroke, general frailty or short-term recovery from falls and accidents mean that we can be required to assist in getting an individual dressed or undressed. As with other personal care tasks the care workers are trained to work patiently with safety of the individual while getting dressed is the prime concern.

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Medication Reminders

One of the more important services we offer is medications reminders. Medications can be an issue for the elderly with frequent changes in content and when they’re to be taken. 

As a part of our care visits and with the express consent of the individual recieving services, our caregivers will give the appropriate medication reminder at the time medications should be taken during the visit. Any refusal or failure to take medication, QP will be noted and appropriate agency/individual will be notified. 

 

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Shopping, laundry and domestic tasks

The difficulty of managing shopping trips can be a problem for some elderly and those with mobility and transport issues. Our caregivers will help write a shopping list accompany you to the shops, or go on their own, return with exact change and receipt, and assist with putting groceries away.

Other domestic tasks that can become a problem for older adults such as wet laundry and light domestic tasks around the house including cleaning. All of these activities can be included as a part of a care package. 

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Bathing, showering and toiletry needs

Taking a bath or shower on your own requires significant cognitive and physical abilities of flexibility, balance strength and confidence. If you doubt this try writing a step by step list of all the things you have to do when you next have a bath! You may find you do actually need assistance. Many elderly people choose not to have a bath because of their fear of falling or the fear of being embarrassed while being stuck in a bath or having someone assist them for the first time in many years. We understand all those fears and the additional concerns about being left shivering in the cold, with wet hair after they get out. A well-managed bath can be relaxing as well as a functional necessity for general wellbeing.

We will produce a personal method statement for managing the bathing or showering process covering the obvious safety aspects through to personal preferences e.g.  hair washed first or last etc. Our caregivers are trained to follow this part of the care plan to give a safe and relaxed experience. Support in maintaining some form of normality around toileting and toiletry needs is as important to your loved one as it is to you. The care plan will include a regime to manage the hygiene aspects as well as safe disposal designed in a way to protect an individual’s dignity and self-esteem. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Personal Care 

The requirement for assistance in getting in or out of bed and the personal tasks to get ready to face the day or retire for the night is a common requirement for many elderly people at home. It is one of the most common times when falls and accidents occur. Our care workers are trained in assisting and managing personal care tasks for the elderly. We are patient and attentive over tasks such as transferring safely from bed to bathroom, cleaning teeth or dentures, washing the face and other body parts in a manner that is sensitive to the intimacy of the situation. We are always conscious of the need to maintain our customer's dignity and work in a way to assist our customer with the tasks they cannot do rather than take over the task completely. Our professionalism ensures that the care recipient gets appropriate home care.

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