Personal Care
Anyone can require assistance with personal care at any point of their life regardless of age. Personal care is needed when someone is unable to carry out their daily activities relating to personal hygiene, mobility, meal prep and overall well being.
Our caregivers provide direct assistance and support to someone who is unable to fully care for themselves due to age, chronic or critical health condition, disability, people recovering from surgery or injury.
Some of Our Personal Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Assisting with Personal Hygiene:
- Bathing and showering:
- Toileting: Assisting with using the bathroom, including helping with mobility, cleaning, and ensuring hygiene.
- Dressing and grooming: Helping with getting dressed, combing hair, shaving, and other grooming tasks.
- Mobility Assistance:
- Transfers: Helping the individual move from one place to another, such as getting out of bed, into a chair, or moving from the bathroom to another room.
- Walking assistance: Providing support while the person walks, whether with a walker, cane, or other aids.
- Positioning: Assisting with repositioning the person in bed or in a chair to prevent discomfort or bedsores.
- Medication Reminder
- Ensuring that the person takes their medications as prescribed, including reminding them to take medication and managing the schedule.
- Meal Preparation and Assistance:
- Assisting with eating, particularly if the person has difficulty feeding themselves.
- Behavior Monitoring
- Observing and reporting on the individual’s health, including changes in physical condition, behavior, or mood.
- Household Assistance:
- Helping with light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, doing laundry, and tidying up.
- Assisting with shopping for groceries or personal items.
- Managing simple household tasks to ensure the individual has a clean and safe living environment.
- Providing Emotional Support:
- Offering companionship and emotional comfort, especially for individuals who may be isolated or struggling with mental health issues.
- Engaging in activities such as conversation, reading, or helping with hobbies to keep the person mentally stimulated.
- Encouraging social interaction and supporting family relationships.
- Transportation:
- Accompanying the individual to doctor’s appointments, social events, or outings.
- Providing transportation to and from places, especially if the individual cannot drive themselves or use public transport.
