Personal Care

At Angelique Care LTD we are aware that providing personal care for the elderly requires handling with tact and compassion because some persons could feel uncomfortable in particular circumstances and need to feel at ease before allowing someone to help them. Before any services begin, you will meet your care team, who will be fully informed of your unique requirements and preferences. Our carers are properly trained in all facets of personal care and will be closely monitored to make sure that your care is provided according to your preferences. Every single person who visits you at home from Angelique Care will always treat you with the highest respect and dignity.
Before you begin the service, we will make sure that all of your personal care needs are listed in your customised care and support plan. You can make changes to your plan as needed. Therefore, you are always in charge because all personal care and hygiene activities will be completed according to your preferences and daily routines. This is crucial, in our opinion, for any elderly person seeking live-in or home care. Additionally, if you are an older person who needs some amount of dementia care, we will make sure that your care plan outlines how we will deliver personal care services in accordance with your unique needs.

  • Getting in and out of bed. We have our experience carers to safely assist our clients when moving into and out of bed whilst maintaining their modesty appropriately.
  • Dressing and undressing We ensure you are in control y giving you choices on what to choose to wear independently and will assist you in whichever way you choose.
  • Bathing and personal hygiene. We will ensure you are safe at all times especially when it comes to bathing and personal hygiene’s.
  • Make-up and personal grooming. Our carers can provide you with all make-up and personal grooming if needed.
  • Bed Care Our carers are well trained on how to use transfer equipments such as the hoists and other transfer equipments to transfer in and out of bed, skin integrity, prevention of bedsores, personal hygiene for bed-ridden clients.
  • Going to the toilet. Our carers can assist you with all toileting needs which can include, if necessary, using a commode or bedpan.
  • Discreet and sensitive management of the use of incontinence pads. Need help with incontinence pads , our carers have the knowledge and skills necessary to make the process as painless and unobtrusive as possible.
  • Oral hygiene.

More to know about our Personal Care

• Make-up and personal grooming. Our carers can provide you with all make-up and personal grooming if needed. This can include, hair care, nail care, skincare and shaving etc.
• Medication support Your carer will use an electronic system to record the correct dosages and timings of your medication and we can liaise with local pharmacies to get your medication delivered on time. In addition, we can accompany you to GP and hospital appointments.
• Support with the application of ointments and creams
• Convalescence support. After an operation or a hospital visit, we can provide appropriate care and support to get you back on your feet and comfortable in your own home.

Frequently asked questions

A variety of home care services are included under the umbrella phrase “personal care.” It includes all routine private activities like dressing, using the restroom, and maintaining personal hygiene. Personal care duties can also involve oral hygiene, continence assistance, dressing for bed, applying lotions and creams, bathing and washing, including bed baths, as well as applying them. We can assist, no matter how little or how much aid you require.
Most times anyone can provide care such as, friends, family members, and other close people. The Care Workers who provide our Personal Care service have received specialized training. To preserve our reputation for high-quality care, all of our Teams go through specialized training.

Why is Personal Care important?

Maintaining you or a loved one’s dignity, hygiene, and general welfare is made easier through personal care. In addition to lowering the risk of infection or disease, good cleanliness can also enhance mental wellness. The strain of conducting intimate duties for loved ones can be lessened with the use of personal care, allowing family and friends to focus on their connections without experiencing any discomfort.