Visiting care is just one of the services we offer as part of our home care in Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey, providing extra help for your loved one where and when they need it. But what does a visiting Care Giver do and how can they support your loved one to continue living their life as normally as possible in the comfort of their home?
What is visiting care?
As we go through life, there will be times when many of us will need extra support to enable us to continue our normal daily routine. That might be as we age or when recovering from surgery. Visiting Care Giver provides a range of support to help people with differing needs to live independently in their own home for as long as possible.
How does visiting care work?
The beauty of visiting care is how flexible it is. Visiting home care in Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey is a great option if you’re looking for help in one specific area or have several different requirements. We will design a care plan with you and your loved one to determine how we can best support them.
The length of the Care Giver’s visit and how often they call in will vary depending on the client’s needs. Visits could last anywhere between 30 minutes or 3 hours, for example, taking place once a day or several times a week.
Who is visiting care for?
If your loved one lives alone but could use extra personal support or help with errands or chores then visiting care can be a great option.
Individuals who have recently been discharged from hospital, for example, may need help with mobility and practical support on a short-
term basis to be able to stay at home during their recovery.
Others may be suffering from a long-term medical condition which means they’re no longer able to complete certain tasks independently but want to stay at home, in which case care may be provided on a more permanent basis.
In fact, visiting care is not targeted at any one type of person or one circumstance. The benefit of having a visiting Care Giver is that your
loved one can make the decisions about which aspects of care they need and choose what works best with their routine and schedule.
How can a visiting Care Giver help?
With an extensive range of skills, visiting Care Givers are well informed and flexible. If you choose us as part of your loved one’s
home care, we will tailor a specific plan to meet their individual needs and preferences.
Some of the most common areas that clients seek support with are:
● Personal care: Help getting up and going to bed. Support with personal hygiene, for example, washing, dressing, self-care and continence support. Care Givers are equipped to help those with known medical conditions and those needing mobility support.
● Home care: Practical help around the house including light housework, washing up, vacuuming and dusting. Care Givers can also undertake general housework tasks, such as washing and ironing clothes.
● Nutritional support: Preparation and cooking of fresh and well- balanced meals, including help with feeding if required.
● Support services: Care Givers can remind the client to take their medication or administer it if needed. They can also collect prescriptions, shopping, allowances and pension benefits. Care Givers will encourage your loved one to keep up with hobbies and
interests by suggesting suitable activities.
● Social support: Visiting Care Givers may accompany the client to appointments, offer companionship and human interaction. Care Givers can also escort clients to outings and special events.
How to seek visiting care
When arranging visiting care, it’s important to discuss care options with your loved one. We will talk you through the different options and services we offer. Following this, we will help you understand which services your loved one needs as part of their home care.
When you’re ready, get in touch for a free no-obligation assessment with our experienced Care Specialist. We will assess your loved one’s needs and create a bespoke care plan together. This will be designed with their unique needs and preferences in mind.
We will also select a suitable Care Giver who will provide the support your loved one needs. The carer will also be compatible and therefore your loved one can enjoy spending time with.
Get in touch with us to find out more about our personal care at home services.
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