Personal Care & Medication
At all times our carers encourage the client to do as much for themselves as possible. Their goal is to provide assistance and promote independence. By allowing and encouraging them to do what they can for themselves, the carer will encourage your loved one and help them gain confidence in tasks which they may be able to manage without help.
The Care Agency carers can assist clients in and out of the bath, with appropriate aids as needed, maintaining a safe and clean environment. Assistance can be provided with washing and dressing as well as help with continence issues. If the client has difficulty remembering to take their medication, our carers can remind them at the correct time. You can be reassured that the medication will be the correct dosage, has not already been taken and will be accurately recorded. All expiry dates for medication will be checked and medication will be stored correctly and safely to ensure it is not damaged.
It may be that your relative is not physically able to take their medication. Carers can assist with dossett boxes, blister packs and the preparation of liquid medications. They can also offer assistance with prescriptions and medications that require collection from the chemist. The Care Agency carers can deal with all situations including alerting the medical team or calling the emergency services as required.
Although not registered nurses, our carers can work closely with the GP and other medical staff, including district and community nurses, private nurses and the Macmillan team.
