Finding a caregiver for an elderly frail or disabled parent living at home with you is a very important decision. It’s one that will ultimately determine the quality of life, safety and health of your loved one, and it’s not a decision to be taken lightly.
A high level of qualification and experience in a caregiver is essential, as is a background that speaks of trustworthiness and reliability, which are issues that are more difficult for an individual to asses than it is for a dedicated home-based caregiver and nursing services agency.
As professionals, agencies are able to access information on backgrounds that we as individuals cannot, giving them the ability to carry out in-depth background checks that establish the true background and experience of any caregiver they take on board to care for their clients.
Here are just a few of the reasons why families choose professional home-based nursing services agencies instead of going it alone:
Employment legalities
The days of simply hiring someone and paying them a wage are over. When you hire a caregiver today, you need to look into issues such as UIF and PAYE, as well as making sure that the caregiver is able to take leave as set out in legislation.
A top private home based care and nursing services agency such as CareChamp handles all this admin for you, which, at the end of the day, adds up to more than most of us caring for a loved one at home have time for.
Health, safety & security for your loved one at home
Along with credentials that are impeccable, CareChamp caregivers regularly update police clearance certificates and health certificates, ensuring the health, safety and security of clients in their care.
This safety and security doesn’t only apply to the fact that CareChamp caregivers have an exceptional reputation, borne out by previous and current clients, for keeping valuables safe and maintaining the integrity of security measures in the home, it also applies to the prevention of accidents while caring for clients.
Reliability
CareChamp ensures that you will not be let down by a caregiver that does not arrive as expected. There is always a fantastic caregiver ready to step in and lend a helping hand, even if it’s a case of last minute notice!
When you hire an individual you have no option to fall back on should the caregiver become ill or go on leave, but with a reliable, professional agency you can count on backup.
Quality training
CareChamp caregivers are trained to the highest international standards, with hands-on experience playing a major role during training at NIDO Nursing SA.
Innovative caregiving
Along with an absolute commitment to the highest standard in home-based care services, CareChamp continues with in-house training, which includes encouraging caregivers to take an innovative approach to caring.
Relying on an attitude of mindfulness towards clients, the CareChamp caregiver is able to adapt and adjust their approach to caring for the uniquely individual care requirements and circumstances that change from client to client.
If your family has chosen to care for an elderly frail, ill or disabled parent, or one living with dementia, invest in the best care possible for them by contacting CareChamp today to discuss care requirements and get the ball rolling towards care that you can trust and rely on!