Our services typically consist of the everyday tasks depending on the needs of your loved on. Carers can have a range of responsibilites.
Helping with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Helping the individual move around the home or providing support with walking and transfers (e.g. from bed to wheelchair).
Ensuring the person takes their prescribed medications correctly and on time, sometimes including assistance with organizing pills or administering medications.
Preparing nutritious meals and helping with feeding if needed.
Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, and other household chores.
Helping to create a shopping list, assist with purchasing groceries, or even take the individual to the store. In some cases, they may also help with online shopping if the person is unable to do so themselves.
Besides grocery shopping, they might assist with other errands like picking up prescriptions, purchasing household items, or handling other necessary tasks.
Some of our carers attend hospital or medical appointments with the individual, offering emotional support, helping to remember medical instructions, and ensuring that any necessary information is understood. Carers may provide transportation to and from medical appointments, either by driving or assisting with public transport or taxis.
After medical appointments, carers may help follow any prescribed care plans or instructions from healthcare providers, including helping with recovery or administering post-treatment care.
Offering social interaction, which is important for mental and emotional well-being, especially for those who may feel isolated.
Observing changes in the person’s condition, reporting any concerns to healthcare providers, and possibly assisting with physiotherapy or exercise routines.
Providing support to individuals who need assistance overnight. Including assistance with bedtime routines, medication management, safety checks, health monitoring, and emergency response.