What To Look For When Hiring Live In Care and Respite Care

CLAPHAM, U.K. - July 3, 2018 - PRLog -- When searching for live in care, a Home Care Agency or an individual care worker look for passion, integrity and commitment to providing the highest quality of support possible.

Ask about their experience, their work history and how many years they have been providing care. This will probably be a difficult time in your life to have this responsibility, especially for the first time when everything is new and you are learning fast.

In addition to being qualified to care for people in the home, look for a team that is friendly, kindhearted and sensitive too.

If you are based in the UK it's always a reassurance to find experienced staff who have worked for the NHS, perhaps a practising Charge Nurse (SRN/RMN) who has moved careers into private care.

Live In Care

Many people require 24-hour care and companionship, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You may feel that you could benefit from the comfort of knowing that there is always someone at home to provide you with support. Or, it may be that you are looking for an alternative to going into a care home. If either of these scenarios applies to you, consider your daily schedule and needs and identify the most appropriate careworker for you.

Live-in care services
Live-in care services can include:

• Friendly and kindhearted companionship
• Assistance getting out of and into bed
• Bed-making and changing sheets
• Toileting, washing, bathing, showering and dressing
• Cleaning, laundry and ironing
• Food and drink preparation
• Collecting pensions or benefits
• Managing finances and paying bills
• Shopping and excursion assistance
• Help attending clubs, meals and day-care centres
• Making and assisting with telephone calls
• Feeding and caring for pets

For more information on live in care by kindhearted professionals read online at https://www.carebyholistic.com/

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