The Good Care Group - Care Brochure - Flipbook - Page 12
HOW DOES LIVE-IN CARE WORK?
Once you and your family have decided that live-in care is right
for you, it is important to understand what is involved and how the
arrangement will work. Here we help you make sense of how
live-in care works.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PROVIDE MY CARER?
All that is required is a spare room for the carer to have their own space during breaks and to sleep,
with a TV for their relaxation and internet access so they are able to complete the administrative
tasks involved in managing your care. The carer will cook your daily meals and eat the same food,
with you if you wish.
The carer will need to have a two-hour break in any 24-hour period, which many clients usually
find works best when they are resting in the afternoon. If you require care and support during this
period many will have family visit to cover this break, or we can organise for an hourly care
provider to cover this for you.
HOW DO YOU APPROACH CARING FOR MY NEEDS?
At The Good Care Group, we have a team of live-in care experts and clinical specialists ready to
help you and your family every step of the way. The process starts with a friendly discussion with
our care advisors, who will listen to your needs and provide any information you require. We will
then organise for a no obligation in-depth assessment of your needs - this is a holistic approach
that considers not just your care and support needs, but your choices, routines and preferences to
ensure you live your life the way you always have with the right level of support. The Care Manager
who conducts the assessment will take the time to really listen to you and your family to create the
plan of care that suits all your needs. This plan will then guide your care team and other healthcare
professionals involved to provide the care and support you need, as and when you need it.
HOW LONG WILL A CARER SUPPORT ME BEFORE THEY NEED A BREAK?
We will carefully match you with a team of carers who can meet your needs. They will typically
work a two-week period before the other carer takes over for another two weeks. When your first
carer is due to take their two week break, both carers will meet at your home to complete a smooth
and comprehensive handover, to ensure the incoming carer understands any changes in your care
and to minimise any disruption to you and your family. Our Carer Community technology platform
means that the incoming carer will have had a chance to catch up on everything they need to for
the handover, ensuring on arrival a smooth transition takes place.
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