PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE LIVES OF SENIORS
At Bannister In Home Care, we understand that maintaining independence is essential for our clients, especially when it comes to personal care. Our personalised Personal Care services are designed to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to live comfortably at home. By helping with everyday tasks, we enable our clients to maintain a high quality of life, while providing peace of mind to their families.
What is Personal Care?
Personal Care refers to hands-on assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. For many, these tasks become more challenging with age or due to certain health conditions. Our compassionate and trained carers provide tailored personal care services, assisting clients with these essential needs in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.
Why Personal Care is Essential
Staying well-groomed and maintaining hygiene not only contributes to physical health but also supports mental and emotional wellbeing. For those who need extra support, having consistent access to personal care services can make a significant difference in their ability to enjoy daily routines and maintain their dignity.
Our Personal Care Services at Bannister In Home Care
Bathing and Showering Assistance
For clients who need help bathing, our carers offer gentle and respectful support to ensure hygiene and comfort.
Dressing and Grooming
Our team can assist with dressing, hair care, shaving, and other grooming tasks, allowing clients to feel well-kept and comfortable.
Mobility and Transfer Support
Whether moving from bed to wheelchair or needing assistance with walking, our carers are trained in safe mobility techniques.
Toileting Assistance
Our carers provide dignified assistance with toileting and continence management, ensuring hygiene and safety.
Oral and Dental Hygiene
Oral health is an essential part of overall health, and our carers assist with daily dental care routines to support client wellbeing.
Benefits of Bannister’s Personal Care Services
Professional, Caring Support: Our carers are compassionate professionals who understand the importance of personalised care and treat each client with respect and empathy.
Promoting Independence: While some clients may only need occasional help, others may benefit from more regular support. Our services empower individuals to stay independent while still having access to essential assistance.
Enhanced Wellbeing: Regular personal care support is linked to improved mental and emotional health, which is essential for overall wellness.
Safety First: All our carers are trained in best practices for in-home personal care, including safe mobility techniques and hygiene standards, to ensure client safety at all times.
Personal Care for NDIS Participants
As a registered NDIS provider, Bannister In Home Care is also equipped to support individuals with disabilities. Our team works closely with NDIS participants to understand their unique needs, ensuring that our personal care services align with their specific goals and plans.
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The first step in setting up professional personal care services is always to involve and discuss the service with the person who will receive the care. It can be an unnerving step to have a stranger involved in private ablutions or day-today routines so it is of paramount importance that everybody is in agreement from the get go.
At Bannister In Home Care we begin the process with a free face-to-face consultation with one of our care coordinators. During this consultation, we’ll discuss issues, concerns and needs with both the person receiving care and also any family members that wish to be involved.
Together we will to come to an agreed solution with input from all. It’s important to remember that this is a changeable blueprint, and can grow and evolve along with any new developments in health and functionality.
It’s also important to remember that this consultation does not require or expect any further commitment if that is what is decided is best for all involved.
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Perhaps the most important aspect of personal care is the impact that it can have on a care recipient’s wellbeing. It can be an upsetting realisation that we might need a little support to manage a basic need, but it is often liberating once put in place.
Increased self-esteem
As our clients begin to accept having somebody around to assist at this vital and private start of their day, we see renewed self-esteem. Clients who have recently taken on personal care services approach social encounters with enthusiasm, confident that their basic needs are again being looked after.
More social interaction
From a social perspective we often also see additional positives in the client’s connection with our carers. As the first and last person they will see in the day clients often form a great bond with their carers and enjoy the encounters every day. To encourage this we always look to match complementary personalities.
When plans are appropriately put in place the increased confidence and reduced isolation have a flow-on effect to all facets of client health and well-being, which is shared by once-concerned family.
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Often it’s the simple things like an inability to properly wash between toes or dry those difficult to reach spots that lead to big problems. Especially when concerning seniors, these issues unchecked can snowball into serious infections, or reach a critical point where a fall or other accident occurs.
A second pair of hands to help with these basic activities can prevent any decline in health before it’s too late, while also giving back confidence and control over personal health, hygiene and appearance. It can also avert more permanent and stressful lifestyle changes such as residential care, which may have to be resorted to if the home situation declines.
It is often a good idea to start conversations around personal care support early, to give everybody involved time to come round to the solutions available.
Why Choose Bannister In Home Care?
Experienced, Dedicated Carers
Bannister’s carers are well-trained professionals who deliver compassionate and respectful care, providing an excellent standard of personal care services.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that every client’s needs vary, and our services are flexible, from daily to occasional visits, depending on the individual’s preference and needs.
Customised Care Plans
Personal care isn’t one-size-fits-all. We take the time to create a personalised care plan for each client, ensuring they receive the right level of support.
Commitment to Privacy and Dignity
Personal care is, by nature, an intimate service. Bannister In Home Care places utmost importance on maintaining client privacy and dignity.
Get Started with Bannister’s Personal Care Services
Starting with Bannister In Home Care is easy. We offer an initial consultation to understand the client’s specific needs and create a personalised care plan. Our team is here to provide as much or as little assistance as required, empowering each client to live life on their terms.
For more information on our Personal Care services, or to schedule an in-home consultation, contact Bannister In Home Care today. Let us help you or your loved one experience the comfort and dignity of receiving quality personal care at home.