In-home caregiving services and things to consider while hiring them
by Health Now Health Care ServicesCaregiving
is a challenging and demanding job and no one is outfitted to do it alone. In certain
circumstances, care of family and friends is not enough and professional
assistance is required. Due to busy professional schedule or other household
activities, family members are not able to properly take care of their loved
ones. In-home caregivers ease the workload and deliver compassionate care to your
loved ones. According to the need and preference, seniors can receive
round-the-clock or hourly assistance so that they can live life on their own
terms.
Hourly
home caregiving
Many
elders don’t require round-the-clock live-in assistance, so hiring caregiving
services on an hourly basis is a good option for them. They may need assistance
on Saturdays or Sundays, only during morning or evening, or when they have an
appointment with the doctor.
Hourly
caregivers are equally dedicated and offer the same services as in-home
caregiver provides such as emotional support, safety and companionship to the
elders.
Round
the clock caregiving
Live-in
home caregivers provide full-service whether it is day or night. The agency
that you have hired gives rotational shift timings to their caregivers and they
are available to assist your loved ones 24 hours a day.
While
hiring such caregiving services, you must look for a service provider that has enough
experience to deliver quality and compassionate care.
Things
to consider when you are looking to hire caregiving services
Assess
the needs first
A
doctor or other qualified professional must carry out an assessment to
determine the needs of the individual. Before hiring an in-home caregiver, the
needs must be assessed such as the person needs help for daily activities,
nutritional support, monitoring of daily health or for medication etc.
Create
a schedule
Create
a schedule outlining whether your elder one needs an hourly or round-the-clock
assistance. It must be clearly communicated to the caregiving service provider,
so that the duties and the shift timings are split among the caregivers in case
of 24 hours day assistance.
Selecting
the agency and the caregiver
Conduct
an in-depth interview with the caregiving agency that you are planning to hire.
Also make sure that you select the caregiver based on their education,
skill-set and experience that fulfills the need that your loved one requires.
If
you are looking for an East Bay
caregiver, then you must consult HealthNow Home Healthcare that offers
professional care giving services in the comfort of your own home. HealthNow Home Healthcare offers a range of
in-home care services for elderly people, ranging from personal care to
companionship. Their caregivers maintain the respect and a high level of
personal dignity for their clients. They provide customized services to meet
the unique needs of your aging loved ones.
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