For All Your
Home-Based
Care Needs
Back in August 2018 we launched our caregiver services and today we are proud to also be recognized as a professional Caregiver Agency. We offer a wide range of care services to care for your loved one at home or at a retirement village.
Our goal is to ensure the maximum professional care, well-being and dignity of your loved one. Our caregivers undertake their duties with compassion, dedication, commitment and an understanding of each person's needs. We aim to deliver a very high level of service without being obtrusive whilst also respecting the needs of our clients and their loved one's.
For All Your
Home-Based
Care Needs
Back in August 2018 we launched our caregiver services and today we are proud to also be recognized as a professional Caregiver Agency. We offer a wide range of care services to care for your loved one at home or at a retirement village.
Our goal is to ensure the maximum professional care, well-being and dignity of your loved one. Our caregivers undertake their duties with compassion, dedication, commitment and an understanding of each person's needs. We aim to deliver a very high level of service without being obtrusive whilst also respecting the needs of our clients and their loved one's.
Assisted Living
Frail Care
End of Life Care
Post Operative Care
Disability Care
Neuro Care
Night Nursing
Assisted Living
Frail Care
End of Life Care
Post Operative Care
Disability Care
Neuro Care
Night Nursing
Professional Care For A Loved One
Domestic Angels has grown over the years and has added caregiver services to our client offering. We train all our caregivers to the highest standards in every aspect of caregiving. Our training team consist of 3 qualified and professional nursing sisters with many years of diversified experience in the field of nursing and caregiving. Each caregiver that we place with a family, has completed our very comprehensive 9-week training course and passed a written and practical examination. They have also completed more than 168 hours of community work, thereby ensuring that you only get the best caregiver to look after your loved one.
So many families prefer to have someone take care of a loved one in the comfort of their own surroundings. This means that a loved one does not have to leave their home which gives them a lot of peace of mind. It also ads to their mental well-being. Patients feel more comfortable being in surroundings they are used to. Our industry leading training course, coupled with our the fact that our caregivers perform their job with so much love, passion, understanding and ensuring the dignity of each patient, makes for such a compelling reason to find a caregiver through us.
We can also provide a caregiver to care for a loved one that has moved to a retirement village or care facility. We cover so may areas of care. Let us find you the perfect caregiver for your loved one, so have that peace of mind you are looking for.
When Is It Time To Get Help?
How does one know when the right time has come to get your loved one professional care? Sometimes it is not that easy as elderly people have good days and bad days. In other cases it is more obvious such as when a loved one has suffered a serious health setback and care is required right away.
But when one is still unsure, our view is to start addressing this question with a loved one sooner rather than later and to have a plan. Leaving this too late can have serious consequences like when a person sustains a serious injury due to a fall or the likes.
By engaging a loved one in this decision allows them to give their inputs and does not make them feel as if they are forced into a decision. This allows them time to digest the matter and makes them more accepting to the fact that they need care down the line.
Leaving it too late could result in having to make hasty decisions without having options to consider and turning lives upside down.
Conversations To Be Had With A Loved One.
Conversations To Be Had With A Loved One.
Getting help is not a sign of weakness.
When a loved one is struggling with certain daily tasks, it may be time to consider getting help. A loved one can have a better quality of life with an unobtrusive caregiver helping around the house. Getting injured or suffering a health setback is a real risk without a caregiver to help at home. These issues can be easily prevented.
A serious injury can upend their life.
A serious injury from trying to do everything on their own, could drastically change their lives. Preventing a serious injury makes more sense than having to undergo a major surgery at an advanced age or rehabilitation or being confined to a wheelchair. This also leads to unnecessary medical bills and financial strain.
Getting help is not a sign of weakness.
When a loved one is struggling with certain daily tasks, it may be time to consider getting help. A loved one can have a better quality of life with an unobtrusive caregiver helping around the house. Getting injured or suffering a health setback is a real risk without a caregiver to help at home. These issues can be easily prevented.
A serious injury can upend their life.
A serious injury from trying to do everything on their own, could drastically change their lives. Preventing a serious injury makes more sense than having to undergo a major surgery at an advanced age or rehabilitation or being confined to a wheelchair. This also leads to unnecessary medical bills and financial strain.
Enjoy your familiar surroundings for longer.
This makes sense when considering assisted living for a loved one. A caregiver enables a loved one to stay in their home for longer. It has been proven that a loved one prefers to live in surroundings they are familiar with and it also leads to a much better state of mental well-being and a happier patient. This also makes for an easier transition to total care.
Full-time versus Part-time care?
Maybe your loved one is still quite capable to perform most tasks and therefor does not require a full-time caregiver. A loved one may be more receptive to this as they value their independence, but at the same time enjoy quality of live with an unobtrusive part-time caregiver. This can change to full-time down the line.
Enjoy your familiar surroundings for longer.
This makes sense when considering assisted living for a loved one. A caregiver enables a loved one to stay in their home for longer. It has been proven that a loved one prefers to live in surroundings they are familiar with and it also leads to a much better state of mental well-being and a happier patient. This also makes for an easier transition to total care.
Full-time versus Part-time care?
Maybe your loved one is still quite capable to perform most tasks and therefor does not require a full-time caregiver. A loved one may be more receptive to this as they value their independence, but at the same time enjoy quality of live with an unobtrusive part-time caregiver. This can change to full-time down the line.
What do they want?
It is important to also listen to what they want as it allows for a much better buy-in from a loved one. Forcing someone into a decision will lead to a lot of pushback, but getting their inputs will make them feel part of the process and more willing to accept change in their lives. There may be resistance to change at first, but there will be less if everyone's opinions are considered.
Can a caregiver be trusted?
This is a very common and valid question. A loved one's fear can be put to rest by the fact that Domestic Angels only employ caregivers that have been thoroughly trained by our team of professional nurses that have many years of experience. We also go to great lengths to properly vet our caregivers and to ensure that references from previous employers are checked and are very favourable.
What do they want?
It is important to also listen to what they want as it allows for a much better buy-in from a loved one. Forcing someone into a decision will lead to a lot of pushback, but getting their inputs will make them feel part of the process and more willing to accept change in their lives. There may be resistance to change at first, but there will be less if everyone's opinions are considered.
Can a caregiver be trusted?
This is a very common and valid question. A loved one's fear can be put to rest by the fact that Domestic Angels only employ caregivers that have been thoroughly trained by our team of professional nurses that have many years of experience. We also go to great lengths to properly vet our caregivers and to ensure that references from previous employers are checked and are very favourable.
Should the children care for the parents?
Quite often, children don't live near their elderly parents, so it's not always feasible to be a family caregiver. Trying to be a family caregiver places huge amounts of pressure on family relationships and disrupts routines of adults and small children. Children of elderly parents may also have work commitments which could lead to added stress. A family member providing care is just not in the best interests of an elderly loved one.
What are the costs?
Having a caregiver look after someone in the comfort of their own home is considerably less than moving into a total care facility. Care facilities are very expensive. This could place a huge financial burden on families and impact quality of life. Furthermore, a loved one may feel that some of their independence has been taken away prematurely after being moved to a total care facility.
Should the children care for the parents?
Quite often, children don't live near their elderly parents, so it's not always feasible to be a family caregiver. Trying to be a family caregiver places huge amounts of pressure on family relationships and disrupts routines of adults and small children. Children of elderly parents may also have work commitments which could lead to added stress. A family member providing care is just not in the best interests of an elderly loved one.
What are the costs?
Having a caregiver look after someone in the comfort of their own home is considerably less than moving into a total care facility. Care facilities are very expensive. This could place a huge financial burden on families and impact quality of life. Furthermore, a loved one may feel that some of their independence has been taken away prematurely after being moved to a total care facility.
CHOOSE THE CARE YOU NEED
Wide Range Of Care Services
Assisted Living
When a person or couple can not live totally independently. A caregiver can assist such persons with certain tasks or chores during the day to ensure quality of life in their own surroundings.
Frail Care
When an elderly frail person can not perform even basic tasks and requires constant and extensive care. Caregivers will assist such a person on a continuous basis to ensure quality of life and longevity.
End of life Care
A family may require a loved one to spend their last days in the comfort of their own home. Our caregivers will ensure the utmost comfort and care for a loved one, as they move through the final chapter of their lives.
Assisted Living
When a person or couple can not live totally independently. A caregiver can assist such persons with certain tasks or chores during the day to ensure quality of life in their own surroundings.
Frail Care
When an elderly frail person can not perform even basic tasks and requires constant and extensive care. Caregivers will assist such a person on a continuous basis to ensure quality of life and longevity.
End of life Care
A family may require a loved one to spend their last days in the comfort of their own home. Our caregivers will ensure the utmost comfort and care for a loved one, as they move through the final chapter of their lives.
Post-operative Care
In the event that a person is discharged from hospital after surgery, and no longer requires acute nursing, our caregivers can provide assistance at home until the patient is able to manage on their own. This allows for improved recovery.
Neuro & Disability Care
For patients that have suffered a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, or have Dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, or other neurological conditions or disability. Our caregivers can provide care that is specifically designed to the therapeutic needs and well being of the person.
Baby night nurse
Parents may need support with the arrival of a new-born or twins or triplets. Assistance may also be required with premature babies and this is typical where both parents have demanding jobs. A night nurse can assist with various tasks and to ensure a good sleep routine for all.
A Solution For Every Need
A caregiver can fulfil a wide range of duties:
Household Chores
- Ensure that the home is tidy and clean.
- Making of beds each morning.
- Providing clean linen.
- Washing of laundry.
Preparing Meals
- Assist with preparing light meals.
- Washing dishes after meals.
- Feeding of patient.
- Preparing tea/coffee.
Early Morning Readiness
- Assisting the patient to get ready each morning.
- Assistance with getting dressed.
- Bathroom assistance
- General hygiene each morning and during the day.
Monitoring & Medication
- Ensure the patient takes their medication as prescribed.
- Ensure the patient stays hydrated and is fed well.
- Monitor the well-being of the patient.
- Reporting of health status.
Bathing & Hygiene
- Assist the patient with bathing.
- Assistance to ensure safety in the bathroom.
- Maintaining a healthy hygiene regime for the well-being of the patient
Shopping & Appointments
- Assisting the patient to get ready for appointments (e.g. doctor, dentist, hair appointment, etc.).
- Preparing a shopping list.
- Assisting when going shopping.
- Unpacking groceries and keeping cupboards tidy.
Physical Exercise
- Assist the patient in doing physical exercise as prescribed by a medical practitioner.
- Take and assist the patient when going on light walks.
- Motivate the patient and keep them positive and energetic.
- Ensure the patient gets enough rest after exercising.
Companionship
- The caregiver is also a companion for the patient.
- A caregiver may partake in games with the patient to keep them occupied and stimulated.
- Engage and promote conversation with a patient for mental well-being.
Other
- Any other activities or duties as requested by a family.
- Any other duties or activities as requested by a physician.
- Ensuring a patient is comfortable at all times.
- Treat the patient with the utmost respect and dignity at all times.
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
Trained In-House By Our Team Of Professional Nurses
Caregivers complete our comprehensive and certified training course.
Training includes a theoretical and practical component.
Our training covers a wide spectrum of caregiving.
Our First Aid and CPR module is certified and endorsed by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa and the American Heart Association.
Our caregivers have completed a minimum of 168 hours of community work to gain the necessary experience.
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
Trained In-House By Our Team Of Professional Nurses
Caregivers complete our comprehensive and certified training course.
Training includes a theoretical and practical component.
Our training covers a wide spectrum of caregiving.
Our First Aid and CPR module is certified and endorsed by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa and the American Heart Association.
Our caregivers have completed a minimum of 168 hours of community work to gain the necessary experience.
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED