How To Select A Homecare Agency

Most people only think about using the help of a homecare agency once they need it

, which means that decisions are often made during a particularly stressful time. It's important that you don't panic; research each agency before you decide which one to choose.

A homecare service will help people who are experiencing difficulties managing at home. It's for people who feel they may need assistance with their day-to-day lives.

This first step towards arranging help from a Agency home care agency is to ask for an assessment of your needs, either from the council or a homecare agency. It's also known as a community care or needs assessment.

After the assessment you should be provided with a care plan. That's simply a statement that explains what the needs are and how they will be met.

Once you know what levels of care are required, you can then assess the agencies which can help you. Each home care agency must produce a 'statement of purpose', which includes details such as the aims of the agency, the nature of the service provided and terms and conditions.

You should find out what procedures are in place to protect you or the person who is being cared for from accidents or other causes of harm. It is standard practise to prevent home carers from accepting gifts or money, using your personal property, such as your mobile phone and disposing of your property. All care staff should have identification at all times, which includes a photo, their name and the agency's name, in large print for people with visual disabilities. Written records must also be kept, with details of home care nursing and medicines administered recorded properly.

If you are happy that the home care agency complies to all legislation and codes of practise, it is then time to use personal preferences to whittle the list down.

The most important thing to remember is not to panic and make an impulse decision. After all, the home carer will play an important part in the life of the person who is being cared for, and provide vital services for the rest of their life.

by: Hannah McLaverty-Williamson

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