Companions can assist with the following:
Transport and mobility
Assistance with daily activities and mobility support. Helping around the house or whilst traveling.
Transferring and Positioning
Helping to correct or change the posture of a patient, avoiding health problems such as bedsores.
Exercise routines
Exercise is vital for a healthy lifestyle because it enhances and maintains physical fitness, mental and overall health. Exercise routines designed to improve health or mobility in elderly patients are built around diagnosing and treating specific impairments, such as reduced strength or poor balance.
Grooming and dressing
Bathing and toileting
Incontinence care
Incontinence is a common and yet distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life. Understanding the sensitivity of the problem, a caregiver is able to handle each situation compassionately and professionally.
Medication reminders
Emergency monitoring
Caregivers are experienced and trained in dealing with emergency situations, giving you peace of mind that you are in the best hands should anything go wrong.
Communication assistance
Meal preparation / Basic-level cooking
Many common health problems can be prevented or cured with a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle. Caregivers are trained to manage your recommended dietary and exercise programs, keeping you healthy and feeling good.
Light housekeeping
Managing home chores such as cleaning, tidying of rooms and bathrooms, making beds, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, doing the dishes, taking out the bins and cleaning the windows.
Pet care
Plant care
Grocery shopping
Recreational activities and outings
Driving and other errands