Disability In-Home Care Services
We provide a wide range of flexible Disability In‑Home Care Services Australia for a wide range of people. Here are some of the services we can tailor to suit your personal needs.
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Disability In-Home Care Services Australia
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Personal care
A little help can go a long way to make you feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. Personal care can include showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, communication and eating.
Friendly in home visits, outings, walks or regular social chats over a cup of tea can become something to look forward to. Companionship, at times that work for you.
Social interaction creates positive experiences and reduces feelings of isolation and loneliness. We can simply be there for moral support or to help you participate in the community.
Who couldn’t use a little help with mopping, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms, toilets and showers? We can assist with general domestic chores to keep your home neat and tidy.
Daily tasks such as shopping, paying bills, pet care, ironing, changing linen and other housework can be time consuming and demanding. A helping hand can ease the burden and make life easier.
Let our gardeners take care of mowing the lawns, trimming edges, pulling weeds, pruning shrubs and more. Your garden will look great so you can enjoy it all year round.
Worried about leaving your pet alone because they fret when you are not there? For a once off occasion or regular company, our pet sitters love spending time with all kinds of pets, big and small.
We can assist you to check what’s in the pantry, prepare the shopping list, and accompany you to shops. If you prefer, we can do the shopping for you and put everything away in the cupboard when we get back.
A community event, appointment, shopping, a coffee with friends? We ensure you arrive safely, and on time. We can also provide assistance once you’ve reached your destination.
It’s important to keep your home safe, secure and well maintained. Let our experienced home maintenance team take care of all those ‘handyman’ jobs on your to-do list.
A balanced diet helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A few meal suggestions and a little inspiration can put the fun and nutrition back into mealtime.
Don’t enjoy cooking, or find it too difficult? Don’t resort to packet meals, let us do the cooking for you. Eat fresh, home cooked meals that suit your preferred cuisine, culture or diet.
Having difficulty eating or drinking? It’s important to stay hydrated and eat as well as possible. We are qualified, experienced and sensitive to your needs.
In home respite care provides an opportunity for family member carers to tend to their own commitments and appointments. Our carers assist with care routines and ensure your loved one is happy and safe.
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Our Excellent Services
As we gracefully grow older, most people want to continue living in their own home. The same applies for those experiencing a disability. You feel safe and comfortable in your familiar surroundings. However, if you’re not in regular contact with other people there can be a downside.
Family members visit as often as they can while trying to balance their own work, home and family lives. If you are living alone and you don’t have a social network to rely on, you run the risk of feeling isolated.
At Simply Helping, we understand the importance of social support and regular companionship. By matching you with one of our friendly carers, based on your interests and preferences, you will be in good hands. Enjoy interesting visits and conversation on days and times that suit you. Often, the confidence gained from regular in-home visits will lead to other activities, such as:
- A trip to the movies
- Taking a walk in the local park
- Selecting plants for the garden
- Watching the local sports team
- A coffee at your favourite café
- Company over lunch or dinner
- Meeting a community interest group
- Writing about the family history
- Gaining everyday living skills
- Working on social or communication skills
- Experiencing culture
- Attending meetings & appointments
- Learning a musical instrument
- Going to the gym & improving mobility
- Going to the physio or the pool
Your family will be reassured knowing that you look forward to that cup of tea and chat, or a social outing with someone who takes a personal interest in what is important to you. Exercise, good nutrition, and a restful night’s sleep are all important, but companionship is irreplaceable. Social interaction supports many aspects of your overall health and happiness, particularly as you age.
It’s not as easy as it used to be, to keep the garden looking good. Whether you are recovering from an injury, living with a disability or ageing gracefully, gardening can be physically demanding. Activities such as pushing, lifting, carrying, kneeling and bending have become a little too difficult. Don’t worry, we can help.
No matter if the weeds are out of control, the roses need a prune, the borders need edging, or the lawn is looking a little bald, our gardeners are experienced professionals. They have the tools to get the work done so you can enjoy your garden again and spend more quality time with your loved ones.
Your home may have a very small garden or a large block of land. It may need a one-time backyard blitz, or regular gardening on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule so it always looks it’s best.
Our friendly gardeners do much more than mowing lawns. We provide a complete garden service, including:
- Mulching
- Planting
- Feeding
- Watering
- Spraying
- Hedging and
- Green waste removal
You may no longer be driving, but you still have places to go, people to see and things to do. Even if you are recovering from a short term injury, you still need to get around and that can be challenging if you have mobility restrictions. We understand how important it is to keep those appointments and continue to be as independent as possible.
Our transport carers are more than just drivers, so you are in good hands. They are thoughtful, trained professionals who are sensitive to your needs. Driving you from A to B safely is only part of the service, as we will also:
- Check you are fit to travel
- Check you have everything you need for the trip
- Check you are feeling safe along the way
- Communicate regularly for your reassurance
- Assist you in and out of the vehicle
Whether you need transport for a one-off appointment or regular activities, you can keep those appointments and continue to be mobile with flexible transport when you need it. We can help you to prepare, assist you at the destination, and make sure you return home safely. With a little assistance from our friendly team, you will arrive at all your appointments in timely manner.
- Banking
- Shopping
- Social outings
- Medical appointments
- Picking up prescriptions
- Hairdresser or barber appointments
- Visiting friends, family or loved ones
We understand that each person’s needs may be different. Our transport professionals will make sure your trip is comfortable and help you to settle back in at home. You can rely on Simply Helping to provide excellent care, safety and reassuring communication, to ensure your trip is a success
Caring for a loved one 24/7 can be physically and emotionally exhausting. It can also be difficult to keep up with your own commitments while you are focused on providing the best care you can. Even the most dedicated carers need a break sometimes to avoid burning out. By taking some time to care for yourself, you can continue to take great care of your loved one, too.
Whether you need a short break to recharge your batteries, more regular support, or that short holiday you have been putting off, in-home respite care offers a great solution.
Introducing a friendly carer who understands and helps your loved one with their personal needs can be a new and stimulating experience. Our respite carers go out of their way to build trusting relationships by providing respectful and dependable services.
Our in home respite services are flexible, and not only restricted to the home. Our carers are happy to accompany and assist your loved one on a special outing or a weekend away. No matter the location, you can rest assured that your loved one is in safe hands and will be well cared for.
Our friendly team take the time to listen carefully and understand exactly what services are required. From companionship to comprehensive nursing care, we will provide the right team member to match your needs, based on training, experience and qualifications.
A well-planned respite programme can benefit both you and your loved one. It provides the perfect opportunity for some leisure or relaxation, so you feel more energetic and focused on your caregiving role.
We provide a very wide range of flexible in-home care, for a very wide range of people who need us. Here are some Respite Care Services that we refer to as ‘care for the carer’.
Companionship
Friendly in-home visits, outings, walks and regular social chats over a cup of tea become something to look forward to every week. Someone to listen and care, at times that work for you.
Social support
Feeling that you are cared for with tangible assistance, advice and information when you need it is vital to your physical and emotional well-being and quality of life.
Housework
Who couldn’t use a little help with vacuuming, dusting and cleaning floors, bathrooms, toilets and showers? Loading unloading and hanging out the washing.
Domestic care and home help
It’s easy to get behind with daily chores such as shopping, paying bills, pet care, ironing, changing linen and other housework. A helping hand will keep you on top of things.
Transport
A community event, shopping, doctors’ appointments, a coffee with friends? We will make sure you arrive and return safely, as a one-off trip or by providing an ongoing service.
At Iconic Care, we understand that every individual with a disability is unique, with their own specific needs and behaviours. Our Positive Behaviour Support service is designed to help individuals with disabilities improve their overall quality of life by addressing challenging behaviours and promoting positive behaviour change.
So, what is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support takes a holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities, with the aim of improving their quality of life and reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviours. Positive Behaviour Support is based on the principles of person-centred care, which means that we focus on understanding the individual’s needs, preferences and goals.
Our Positive Behaviour Support service aims to identify the reasons behind challenging behaviours, develop individualised strategies and interventions and empower individuals with disabilities and their support networks to make positive changes.
Our Positive Behaviour Support service starts with an assessment, where we gather information about the individual’s behaviour and their environment. This information is used to develop a personalised Positive Behaviour Support plan that focuses on prevention, intervention and support.
- Prevention strategies are designed to reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviours occurring in the first place. These may include changes to the environment, communication strategies and developing coping skills.
- Intervention strategies are put in place to respond to challenging behaviours when they occur. These may include de-escalation techniques, communication strategies and individualised support.
- Support strategies are put in place to help individuals with disabilities and their support networks to maintain positive behaviour change over time. This may include ongoing training, monitoring and reviews.
