Home Care Services

Tier one
Companionship Care

Companionship care is at the heart of our senior comfort home care services in Central Alberta. The value of companionship care includes helping with activities of daily living, ensuring safety, improving health, and enhancing clients' well-being. The responsibilities of a personal companion home care professional include:

Companionship

Companionship is vital to reducing loneliness and isolation by building a trusting and meaningful relationship. An added benefit is improved mood and cognition from playing games, conversing, taking walks, and other preferred activities.

Meal Preparation

Meal planning and preparation ensure proper nutrition, compliance with medical directives, and dietary preferences.

Light Housekeeping

Light housekeeping includes dusting, sweeping, emptying trash, doing dishes, and keeping the home clutter-free.

Medication Reminders

Medication reminders ensure clients take medications on time and as prescribed, reducing the possibility of missed medications or errors.

Assistance with Daily Activities

Activities of daily living are the foundation of daily functioning. Our care companions assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to encourage as much independence as safely possible.

Transportation

Assisting with transportation ensures that clients can attend social outings, access medical appointments, shop, and engage in community activities.

Errands and Shopping

Errands may include but are not limited to, grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions, which saves time, energy, and effort.

Monitoring Health Conditions

Observing medical problems and reporting changes in health conditions to family and providers can help prevent accidents and allow for timely intervention.

Respite Care

Respite care is short-term relief that allows family caregivers time to attend to personal matters or simply recharge to prevent caregiver burnout.

Pet Care

Pets are important members of a client's family, and caring for them can be challenging. Our care providers can do pet cleanup, and walks.

Technology Assistance

Technology is the gateway to connecting with family and the outside world for clients who are confined to home most of the time. Care companions can teach clients how to stream, access video calling, and set up and troubleshoot Wi-Fi.

Communication

Communication with the family provides vital information about how a loved one functions, any care needs, and suggestions for improving the care plan.

Tier two
Healthcare Aide Care

In our middle tier of care, a healthcare aide provides a higher level of care than a companion but not the services provided by a nurse. This higher level of care requires a more comprehensive approach to both intermediate care needs. The middle tier of care bridges the gap between basic companionship and the more specialized skills of healthcare professionals. It focuses on maintaining and promoting the client's health, independence, and overall quality of life while collaborating with higher-level healthcare providers when necessary. The responsibilities of a healthcare aide typically include:

Personal Care

Assistance with more complex activities of daily living (ADLs), such as transferring, positioning, and mobility assistance for clients with limited physical abilities.

Medication Management

Administering medications following prescribed schedules and dosage instructions and under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.

Vital Sign Monitoring

Conducting basic health assessments, including monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, to track and report deviations from normal ranges.

Wound Care

Providing basic wound care, dressing changes, and other minor medical interventions as instructed by healthcare professionals.

Assistance with Medical Equipment

Supporting clients in using medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, or home healthcare devices to enhance mobility and ensure safety.

Health Education

Offering guidance and education to clients and their families on managing chronic conditions, adhering to prescribed treatment plans, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Meal Planning and Specialized Diets

Create and implement meal plans based on specific dietary requirements or restrictions, ensuring that clients receive proper nutrition tailored to their health needs and preferences.

Assistance with Therapeutic Exercises

Supporting clients in performing prescribed exercises or rehabilitation activities to maintain or improve physical functioning.

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Communicating regularly with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care plan integration and address emerging health concerns.

Companionship and Emotional Support

Continuing to provide companionship and emotional support, recognizing the importance of social interaction in the client's overall well-being.

The middle tier of care, facilitated by trained healthcare aides, bridges the gap between basic companionship and the more specialized skills of healthcare professionals. It focuses on maintaining and promoting the client's health, independence, and overall quality of life, while still working in collaboration with higher-level healthcare providers when necessary.

Tier three
Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

In our top-tier care, we offer in-home nursing care using the specialized skills of a Registered Nurse. The role of our nurse is to provide a range of comprehensive medical in-home care services to meet clients' more complex needs. Critical aspects of the top-tier care provided by a registered nurse include:

Assessment and Care Planning

Conducting thorough assessments of the client's health status, developing personalized care plans, and regularly updating them to adapt to changing needs or conditions.

Medication Administration and Management

Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers. The RN ensures proper dosing and timing and monitors for potential side effects or interactions.

Advanced Health Monitoring

Performing in-depth health monitoring, including assessing vital signs, interpreting lab results, and monitoring the progression of chronic conditions to address health issues proactively. Health monitoring may involve coordinating virtual health services.

Wound Care and Medical Procedures

Providing skilled wound care and managing complex medical procedures at the direction of physicians and other healthcare providers.

Advanced Health Education

RNs educate clients and their families on complex medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies. They also provide guidance on lifestyle modifications and preventive measures.

Coordination of Care

Our nurse collaborates with other healthcare professionals, specialists, and support services to ensure integrated and seamless care. This may involve coordinating with physical and occupational therapists and other specialists as part of the overall care plan.

Pain Management

Assessing, managing, and monitoring pain through various interventions, including medication adjustments and therapeutic techniques.

Emergency Response

Being prepared to handle medical emergencies, providing immediate interventions, and coordinating emergency services if needed. Our RN responds quickly and effectively in critical situations.

Advocacy for the Client

Acting as an advocate for the client's healthcare needs, ensuring that they receive the highest quality care and that their preferences and rights are respected.

Family and Caregiver Support

Offering support and guidance to family members and caregivers, educating them on the client's condition, and providing training on necessary care tasks to improve the overall caregiving experience.

The top tier of care provided by a registered nurse in a homecare setting involves a high level of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to addressing clients' complex medical needs. Our advanced home care solutions promote optimal health outcomes, maximize independence, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals receiving in-home nursing care.

"Aging gracefully in one's own home offers the priceless comfort of familiar surroundings, cherished memories, and the warmth of personal independence"