Personal Care and Assistance

About Our Personal Care Services

Personal care services in home health care encompass a range of essential tasks and assistance aimed at helping individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming, and overall well-being. These services are particularly beneficial for elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or injury who may require extra support to perform daily tasks independently. Personal care services are delivered by trained caregivers who provide compassionate and respectful assistance tailored to the individual's needs and preferences.

Examples of Services

• Assistance with Bathing and Showering: Personal care services often involve helping clients with bathing and showering, ensuring they maintain good hygiene practices. Caregivers may assist with getting in and out of the bath or shower safely, washing, and drying.
• Dressing and Grooming: Caregivers help clients with dressing and grooming tasks such as selecting appropriate clothing, putting on socks and shoes, combing hair, shaving (if needed), and applying basic skincare products.
• Toileting and Incontinence Care: For individuals who need assistance with toileting, caregivers provide support with using the toilet, maintaining cleanliness, and managing any incontinence issues, including changing adult diapers or pads.
• Mobility Assistance: Personal care services include helping clients with mobility limitations move around safely. This may involve assisting with transfers (e.g., from bed to chair), using mobility aids like walkers or wheelchairs, and providing gentle exercises to maintain mobility and strength.
• Feeding and Meal Assistance: Caregivers help clients with meal preparation, feeding assistance if needed, and ensuring that dietary preferences and restrictions are followed. They may also monitor food and fluid intake to promote proper nutrition and hydration.
• Medication Management: Personal care services often include medication reminders and assistance with medication administration as prescribed by healthcare professionals. Caregivers ensure that medications are taken on time and in the correct dosage.
• Skin Care and Hygiene: Caregivers assist with skincare routines, including washing and moisturizing skin, maintaining oral hygiene (such as brushing teeth), and addressing any skin conditions or wounds as directed by healthcare providers.
• Monitoring Health Status: While personal care services focus on daily living activities, caregivers also observe and report changes in the client's health status or condition. This includes monitoring vital signs, noting any changes in mobility or cognition, and communicating with healthcare professionals and family members as needed.
• Emotional Support and Companionship: In addition to physical care, caregivers provide emotional support and companionship, engaging clients in conversation, offering encouragement, and providing a comforting presence.
• Household Management: Depending on the individual's needs, caregivers may assist with light household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and organizing living spaces to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

Overall, personal care services are essential for promoting independence, maintaining dignity, and improving the quality of life for individuals who require assistance with daily activities due to age, disability, or health challenges. These services are delivered with empathy, respect, and professionalism, allowing clients to live as independently and comfortably as possible in their own homes.

Additional Information

Visits for our caregivers are priced per hour with a 4 hour minimum. A Registered Nurse will perform an in-person assessment of your loved one and provide a care plan that's customized to fit each clients individual needs.