Personal Care
At Brook of Life Care, we understand that personal care is often one of the most sensitive subjects to approach when receiving care; therefore, we ensure all our care is given specific to an individual’s needs and preferences. Either way, we are on hand to provide personal care services that are delivered in a sensitive, dignified, and caring way.
From simply being there to help you or your loved ones get out of bed and to the bathroom in the morning, to helping you or your loved ones to bathe or shave. Whatever the level of need, we can develop a plan to meet it through our Personal Care service.
Personal covers, but is not limited to:
- Bathing and showering, including bed-baths
- Applying lotions and creams as required
- Dressing and getting ready for bed
- Oral hygiene
- Applying make-up, and hair care
- Support with shaving
- Foot care, especially if you are diabetic need to be extra vigilant with your feet
- Helping you to the toilet, including using a commode or bed pan
- Changing continence pads, along with cleaning intimate areas
- Support moving position in bed, to stretch and prevent bed sores
- Changing or maintaining a stoma or catheter bag, or other form of clinical intervention
Our person-centred care plans give our staff the information they require to carry out tasks exactly how the client would like. Wherever possible, the same Caregiver will deliver your care allowing you to get to know them properly. They’ll soon be able to pick out your favourite outfits, know just how you like your tea and whether you prefer a bath or a shower.
