How can a live-in carer support you and your relative?

The best way for an elderly loved one to keep their freedom and comfort is by living at home. That’s the beauty of a live-in carer!

Our friendly carers lend a helping hand so your loved one can live in their house and focus on doing what they love.

Live-in care offers round-the-clock, 24-hour support. You and your elderly relative can be rest assured knowing that someone’s always around to help them however they need, from cooking and cleaning to a simple conversation.

The role of a live-in carer

Live-in carers help with anything and everything. Their job is to make your relative feel comfortable in their own home so they have nothing to worry about. They take away all the little worries so your loved one can relax and enjoy their day.

Main live-in carer responsibilities

The main responsibility of a live-in carer is simple: to take care of your relative. There are many ways they do this, from daily chores to having a chat. All of our live-in carers are specially-trained in everything they do, taking on any task with confidence and enthusiasm.

Housework

Live-in carers handle all chores, from dusting and polishing to vacuum cleaning and washing clothes. At Abbots Care, our live-in carers work hard to finish your loved one’s housework, putting in the elbow grease so they can relax in a clean and tidy space. They’ll never run out of clean clothes or find they’re out of dishes. Ticking these physically-demanding tasks off the list is always a relief, especially for the elderly.

Personal Care

It’s important that your loved one feels comfortable at all times, so live-in carers do what they can to help with personal care. At Abbots Care our live-in carers and highly trained and extremely professional in the field of personal care, offering support with bathing, dressing, using the toilet and continence care. We take care of these sensitive tasks professionally and with compassion. 

Meals

Live-in carers also take care of meals, being as hands-on as needed. If your loved one is an avid cook, they can work side-by-side in the kitchen to create a tasty dish, or our live-in carer can prepare the meal from start to finish. Either way, our carers are confident cooks!

Mobility

If your loved one needs support moving around their home, our carers are more than happy to help. They’re there to be leaned on, to help up out of bed, to reach things, to guide up the stairs, to dress. The list goes on. Live-in carers are almost like another mobility aid! And they’re always eager to help, with no task too big or too small.

Medication and medical support

All of our live-in care services are fully bespoke to match the medical needs of your loved one. We work with them to create a tailored, person- centered care plan with their medical needs in mind. Live-in carers are trained to give medication as well as other medical support, including first aid. They’re also trained to deal with complex medical issues, so you can rest assured your loved one is in capable hands. Instead of helping with medication, you can spend more one-on-one time with your loved one.

Errands 

Whether your loved one just doesn’t have the time or can’t get out of the house, our live-in carers are always happy to run errands. Running low on supplies? They’ll head to the shops and pick up essentials. Have an appointment across town? They’ll make sure your loved one gets there safely and will remain with them for the duration. Got a prescription that needs collecting? No bother. There’s no task too small for our live-in carers.

Companionship

Each member of the Abbots Care team is passionate about their work. Their job may involve cooking, cleaning, running errands and offering personal support, but they’re also friendly and compassionate. One of the most important things they do is offer companionship. If your loved one fancies a chat or just wants to spend some time with someone, this is all part of the live-in carer’s role. Our person-centered approach to care means that our live-in carers are here to offer support both physical and emotional.

How live-in carers support those in need

All the responsibilities of a live-in carer take the stress out of your loved one’s day. They no longer have to worry about the little things, like dusting and sweeping, as well as more important things taking medication. Instead, they get to enjoy their home and retain their freedom. And someone new to have a chat with!

How live-in carers make your life easier

Live-in carers don’t just make your loved one’s life easier. They take some of the stress off of you too! Instead of spending your time cooking and cleaning, you can sit down and have a chat. Instead of worrying about picking up shopping and giving medication, you can spend real quality time with your loved one. Instead of doing all the washing up, you can focus on doing what matters most – enjoying your time together.

Get in touch with us today, or call us on 0330 094 5511, to learn more about Abbots Care live-in care services.