Companionship Calls
Dedicated Home Care Support
Companionship Calls
Being a carer for a loved one, neighbour or friend can be very demanding and can end up with you feeling isolated and often frustrated. We are able to offer the reassurance that someone can be with your loved one while you take some very important time for yourself.
During companionship calls, we are able to build up a good bond with you, your loved one and your families, and will be able to offer the help and support that may be needed. Carers often become someone that the family relies on and in many cases the only person, other than medical and social professionals, that some individuals see.
Companionship calls can be tailored to meet your needs and will be at times that suit you. From one hour to twenty-four hours, we are able to put in a Person-Centred Support Plan to meet your loved ones needs while you are out.
Companionship calls are also available for those living alone that would like to have some company. This could be to have a cup of tea, go out for lunch or simply to run an errand, such as shopping or attending an appointment. Our staff will stay with you and take you wherever you need to go.
Personal care List
- Helping with toileting
- Continence support, including pad changes or changing or maintaining a stoma or catheter bag
- Bathing, showering or washing
- Full body washes
- Applying of creams or lotions
- Dressing or undressing
- Oral hygiene
- Support with shaving
- Applying makeup or beauty products
- Hair care
- Moving and positioning assistance
- Meal preparation and feeding if needed
- Administration or assistance with medication and delivery collection and ordering or medication from pharmacies
Companionship Support
- Support with companionship includes but is not limited to:
- Having someone as company for an individual
- Shopping or errand running, inclusive of medication collections
- Attending groups, classes or carrying out hobbies
- Holiday chaperone
- Attending appointments
- Domestic help in the home including cleaning and laundry