Live-In Care Services

A carer lives with you in your home to assist with personal care and companionship 24 hours a day.

Family Care

All our carers have been vetted by the Department of Health for suitability for childcare.

Private clients will be visited initially to assess individual needs and requirements by a senior member of our staff and to ensure that there is a match of personalities and that the carer's skills and experience will meet the needs of the client.

Social Services clients' care is normally assessed by a medical assessor or your Social Worker, who will then direct us as to the duties required.

Live-in carers are self-employed, but vetted and introduced by Candlelight.

A live-in carer may undertake some or all of the following dependent on the need of the client:

Personal Care

Getting up and/or putting to bed
Moving and handling with or without a mechanical hoist
Washing and bathing
Dressing and undressing
Fitting callipers and surgical aids
Assisting with toileting
Preparation for day care
Contributing to rehabilitation or teaching programmes prescribed by professionals

Assisting with health needs

Assisting with medication, ear or eye drops
Preventative application of creams/ointments following personal cleaning
Monitoring prescriptions, overseeing collection of medicines
Assisting with dressings etc, not involving redressing of wounds

Food and Nutrition

Preparation of food
Dealing with dietary need, including health related needs such as diabetes
Help with feeding and drinking
Advance preparation of snacks and drinks
Management of food stores, fridge etc
Supervision at mealtimes
Menu planning

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