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Personal Care Services
In-Home Care
Provides non-medical and medically oriented services. Non-medical services
include home care tasks such as meal preparation, shopping and light
housekeeping. Medically oriented services may include nursing, personal care,
medication management, physical and occupational therapies, meals and
socialization. An adult may be eligible through the Social Services Block Grant
or Home and Community Based Care for the Elderly or Chronically Ill Medicaid
program.
Bathing
Caregivers (DSW -Direct Service Workers) are trained and sensitive to the
privacy of clients in regards to bathing and showering. They realize the worries
many people have when it comes to accidents attributed to slips and falls. Care
is not just limited to cleansing, our complete comprehensive care also includes
skin moisturizing.
Toileting
Assistance in the restroom is a service that Caregivers take very seriously.
Toileting care can vary from reminders to complete incontinence care.
Oral Hygiene
When clients are unable to perform basic task of dental care, caregivers are
there to provide assistance. Direct Service Workers understand proper dental
hygiene is important and witness the confidence it gives our clients.
Grooming
Help with appearance often times breathes confidence into many clients who can
no longer perform basic grooming duties themselves.
Eating
When it comes to eating,
Direct Service Workers provide a host of services. They can start by
utilizing registered dieticians to help our clients choose healthy foods.
Second, Direct Service
Workers can visit the grocery store and pickup the desired items chosen
by the client. Third, they assist in food preparation.
Direct Service Workers
will assist with feeding if needed.
Ambulation
Direct Service Workers
realize the concerns most seniors have when navigating through the house.
Direct Service Workers
will assist with mobilization as well as identify potential hazards in the home.
Dressing
Direct Service Workers
assist with dressing for clients that might have trouble performing this daily
task. Many clients who are bed stricken or suffer from debilitating injuries
find this service beneficial.
Transportation
Direct Service Workers
can provide transportation such as hospital pick-up, visiting friends, and
doctor appointments. This gives the opportunity for our clients to maintain
their independence.
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