Respite Care
Respite care is a momentary brief stay in a care facility intended to benefit both the individual receiving care and you, the carer. Respite care allows carers to have a break or gives them the opportunity to use that time to do other tasks.
What does it include?
We aim to make people feel better through this service, look forward to visits,
take pride in their appearance, reduce isolation, and preserve life’s dignity.
Respite care is a momentary brief stay in a care facility intended to benefit both the individual receiving care and you, the carer.
For your older loved one, respite care offers a number of advantages, including diversity, stimulation, and perhaps new connections.
Hence, We will work with you to discover a good respite care choice since we understand how crucial it is for you to find a brief stay wherever your loved one can feel content and at ease.
Provide personal care which includes washing and dressing; bath/showering and shaving.
Assist with food/ meal preparation for individuals; using the kitchen equipment safely.
Assistance with incontinence care.
Ensure that the house is well maintained in terms of hygiene and cleanliness by keeping it tidy – this includes all bedrooms, bathrooms, staff room, kitchen and living/ dining area.
To work alongside parents/carers and families to ensure individual support is consistent and consequential.
To ensure the sessions are safe and risk assessments are monitored and reviewed on a regular basis alongside other policies and procedures.
To ensure the sessions are sensitive to cultural traditions and values.
To maintain the users and the organisation’s confidentiality at all times.
Assisting individuals to get in and out of bed (with the use of equipment if required).
Help with toileting including specific requirements i.e. emptying Catheters.
To keep on your person Identification documentation.
To assist the management team to develop close working relations with all persons involved, e.g. families, social workers, therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively.
Assisting individuals with medication as required and documentation of medication administration.
Organise laundry as necessary; washing bed linen, towels and other items and ensuring bedding is kept clean.
To take responsibility to record and report any concerns, incidents/accidents and safeguarding concerns.
The benefits of choosing MediPro24
- No surcharges on Bank Holidays or weekends
- A one week trial period
- An agreed weekly rate, with no unexpected extra costs
- No lengthy contracts
- No exit fees
