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Personal care? What is it?

Supporting and supervising daily personal hygiene and living duties is known as personal care.

The assistance and supervision of everyday personal care activities, such as clothing and keeping one’s appearance, as well as personal hygiene and toileting, is known as personal care for the elderly. Bathing and washing, including bed baths, and using lotions and creams as needed are examples of personal care. It gives you or your loved one the chance to get sensitive, discrete one-on-one help from a properly qualified private caretaker.

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A carer can assist with:

Taking showers and baths

Our carers can gently offer personal hygiene advice to help you feel good about yourself every day.

Putting on clothes

Getting dressed and undressed can go much more quickly and easily when you have a carer.

Dental hygiene

You can get assistance from your caretaker with tooth brushing and other oral hygiene tasks.

Positioning oneself differently in bed

Our carers can assist you in shifting positions in bed so that you can stretch and prevent pressure sores.

Putting on makeup

A caretaker can assist you with shaving and taking care of your hair in addition to applying makeup.

foot hygiene

In particular, if you have diabetes, you should take exceptional care of your feet.

Using the loo and remaining consistent

Toileting, changing continence pads, and cleaning private regions can all be assisted by a carer.

Handling a stoma

A personal carer can assist with stoma or catheter bag changes and upkeep.

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Carers that go above and beyond

Regardless of your demands, Welcare carers genuinely go above and beyond for each and every client.

We are very selective in the people we hire for our care teams, only considering the kindest, most committed applicants. Each caretaker has received extensive training on how to give discreet personal care while always respecting your personal space.

Our carers can help you with various tasks around the house in addition to personal care, like:

Assist with household chores

Our carers are available to help with household duties and errands, including cleaning, vacuuming, and laundry.

Assist with mobility

Every Welcare carer is trained in mobility support so they can assist you with getting in and out of bed and around the house.

Prepare food and beverages.

Your caretaker may help with all of your culinary needs, from putting on the kettle to making your favourite dishes.

Help with prescription drugs

Our carers are fully qualified to help with acquiring, arranging, and administering your medication, so you can stick to your plan.

amiable company

Our kind carers not only offer you emotional and physical help, but they also make wonderful companions if you're feeling lonely throughout the week.

assisting you in moving around

A carer can accompany you to the store, to visit relatives, or even on a weekend getaway, whether you're on public transportation or driving their own vehicle.

Using a Personal carer to support your freedom

To enhance your independence, a discreet personal carer with extensive training is available.

Our carers at welcares have received extensive training in providing committed, person-centered home care that supports your independence and enables you to carry on living your life as you see fit. You will always receive personalised care in a manner that is most convenient and pleasant for you, as we will adhere to your usual routines and make sure that support is customised to meet your unique needs.

Particularly in the case of personal care, we think it’s critical to maintain a consistent level of service and the same familiar faces.

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Personal attention, customised for you

Your unique needs and routines are the foundation around which our personal care programmes are constructed.

Similar to all other types of care, personal care support is entirely tailored to your unique requirements and daily routines. A carer will gladly adhere to your routine, allowing you to live as you like. For example, if you prefer to take a bath before bed or wash before breakfast.

With home care, you can choose to have a carer come to you at specific times of the day or even spend the night to give you the assistance you require. It could be ideal to have a live-in carer who would stay at your home and provide round-the-clock care if you need constant assistance.

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When ought one to take into account personal care?

Sometimes it can be challenging for a close friend or family member to take care of themselves; some may feel unpleasant about a shift in their connection or uneasy about performing the more personal responsibilities. In situations such as these, it might be considerably simpler for a professional carer who is used to providing personal care to intervene and assist.

The Personal care options available

Depending on the level of support you need, you can choose between live-in or visiting care when receiving personal care from welcare.

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Visiting care

With visiting care, a carer comes to your home at predetermined hours of the day or even overnight to offer you the support you require when you need it.

Our 30-minute weekly visiting care plans are perfect for individuals just beginning their care journey.

Your visitation care will be customised to meet your unique requirements and preferences.

We'll make sure that the arrangements for your visiting care are tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.

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Live-in care

In the event that you want continuous personal care and assistance around-the-clock, it could be most advantageous to have a live-in carer who will reside in your home and offer round-the-clock assistance.

A live-in carer can provide company, useful assistance, and more.

Take advantage of 24/7 support for all your personal requirements.

You can select a caretaker who complements your hobbies and personality.

How Personal care is organised

Personal care FAQs

The word "personal care" refers to a broad category of services that are provided to assist an individual with clothing and looking presentable, as well as with personal hygiene and toileting.

The word "personal care" refers to a broad category of services that are provided to assist an individual with clothing and looking presentable, as well as with personal hygiene and toileting.

One of the most crucial, if not the most crucial, personal hygiene practices is washing your hands. Washing your hands is by far the most crucial action you can take to stop the spread of germs, even if there are many other crucial parts of personal hygiene.

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