Private live-out care - Care a la Carte

Expert-led care

Tailored in-home services from an experienced physiotherapist specialising in elderly care, promoting independence and well-being.

Experienced caregivers

Highly trained, compassionate professionals who are thoroughly screened and background-checked to ensure reliable, high-quality care.

24/7 message line

Clients, family and carers have access to our 24/7 phone line for added reassurance and peace of mind.

What does our elderly live-out care include?

Our team of highly trained carers are here to take care of all of your live-out care needs:

Personal care

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Helping with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Mobility assistance

Live in carer assisting an elderly woman using a walker near a bed and wheelchair.

Helping the individual move around the home or providing support with walking and transfers (e.g. from bed to wheelchair).

Medication management

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Ensuring the person takes their prescribed medications correctly and on time, sometimes including assistance with organizing pills or administering medications.

Grocery shopping

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.

Meal preparation

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Preparing nutritious meals and helping with assisted feeding if needed.

Everyday household tasks

Live in carer dusting a shelf while an older woman folds laundry at a table.

Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, and other household chores.

Running errands

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Besides grocery shopping, they might assist with other errands like picking up prescriptions, purchasing household items, or handling other necessary tasks.

Attending hospital visits

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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.

Post-appointment care

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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.

Companionship

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Offering social interaction, which is important for mental and emotional well-being, especially for those who may feel isolated.

Health monitoring

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Observing changes in the person’s condition, reporting any concerns to healthcare providers, and possibly assisting with physiotherapy or exercise routines.

Night care

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Providing support to individuals who need assistance overnight. Including assistance with bedtime routines, medication management, safety checks, health monitoring, and emergency response.

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Schedule a home visit

We will come out and visit you at home to conduct an initial assessment.

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Jessica Lazarus

Bsc physiotherapy (Hons) MCSP

Director & Practice manager

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This allows the individual receiving care and their family to experience the care arrangement firsthand, ensuring comfort and giving them peace of mind.

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Gold circular BADGE with text 31 years of Care A La Carte caring excellence 1994 - 2025.

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HOW WE VET

We make sure our carers meet high standards

Only a small portion of carer applications are accepted into our books.

Application review

We thoroughly review each application, checking qualifications, experience, and commitment. Only those meeting our strict standards move forward.

Background checks

We conduct enhanced DBS checks and verify right-to-work documents to ensure carers meet legal and safeguarding requirements.

Character assessment

Each carer attends a face-to-face interview where we assess soft skills, empathy and professionalism.

Skills & competency

We evaluate care skills and knowledge, including moving, medication handling, and infection control practices.

Reference checks

We contact past employers to confirm reliability, performance, and other key insights into the carer’s conduct.

Training & monitoring

After selection, we ensure carers complete any new additional training to comply with our rigorous standards.