In home care, domestic support and household duties play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of individuals receiving care. These responsibilities typically involve assisting with various tasks related to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment.
Domestic Support and Household Duties
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Services we do offer
- Live-In Care: The carer lives in your home 24 hours a day but sleeps at night. Live-in care is a type of home care where a caregiver, usually a trained and experienced professional, lives with the client in their home to provide round-the-clock care assistance and support.This type of care is particularly beneficial for people who require intensive support due to old age, Dementia, Alzheimer or any other illness, bed ridden or disability and want to remain in their own homes rather than moving to a care facility.
Here are some common aspects of domestic support and household duties offered by Surrey Downs Home Care Team.
- Housekeeping:
- Cleaning and tidying living spaces, including bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
- Dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
- Changing bed linens and making beds.
- Laundry:
- Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes.
- Ensuring proper care and organization of clothing and linens.
- Meal Preparation:
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisting with feeding if necessary.
- Managing grocery shopping and maintaining an organized kitchen.
- Errands and Shopping:
- Running errands, such as picking up prescriptions or groceries.
- Assisting with or managing shopping for household items.
- Organization and Safety:
- Ensuring the home environment is safe and free of hazards.
- Organizing personal belongings and maintaining a clutter-free space.
- Companionship:
- Providing emotional support and companionship.
- Engaging in conversations and activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Assistance with Daily Activities:
- Helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers.
- Medication Reminders:
- Providing reminders for medication schedules.
- Assisting with medication management if required.
- Surrey Downs Home Care tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each individual. This may involve collaborating with the individual and their family to create a personalized care plan that addresses specific domestic support and household duties required for maintaining a comfortable and supportive home environment.
