Live-In Care

Live-in care, provided by our dedicated carers or nurses, provides 24/7 care in the client’s home, ensuring constant support and assistance. It is tailored for individuals who require ongoing, round-the-clock care yet wish to retain the familiarity and comfort of their own home.

Our live-in care packages are usually extended term arrangements, with the same caregiver remaining with the client for a prolonged period. This fosters strong bonds of trust and familiarity, contributing to a sense of companionship for both clients and their families.

Offering a viable alternative to residential care facilities, live-in care allows individuals to maintain their independence, routines, and stay within familiar surroundings.

During waking nights, our carers remain vigilant throughout their night shift, providing uninterrupted monitoring, support and care to individuals who may have intricate needs or require frequent assistance overnight. Their duties may include administering medication, addressing personal care needs, responding to emergencies, or managing other needs that may surface during the night.

In contrast, during sleeping nights, carers sleep for a portion of their night shift, ensuring, however, that they are present in the client’s home throughout the night to lend assistance if required.

The decision between opting for waking nights or sleeping nights hinges on the specific requirements, condition, and preferences of the client, and often there is a need to flex between the two. Draycott’s fully managed service allows for this flexibility and all factors will be comprehensively discussed throughout your care, as well as during your initial nursing assessment, to determine the most fitting arrangement.

We appreciate the crucial role of care continuity in providing a dependable and constant support network for our clients. While we endeavour to uphold this continuity at all times, there are times when certain circumstances will not make this feasible.

Our dedicated team members, renowned for their exceptional caregiving, also require personal days and holiday breaks. Furthermore, in scenarios necessitating round-the-clock care, this may require a regular team of carers operating on alternating shifts with scheduled breaks, to maintain their wellness and ensure the delivery of uncompromised care.

We adopt proactive strategies to keep you abreast of any changes in your care team. In the event of a planned absence or relief requirement, we ensure you are notified well in advance. Your peace of mind is paramount to us, so we provide the name of the substitute carer to preserve the safety and transparency of your care.

All Draycott carers have at least 12 months’ professional experience in Health and Social Care, or the Care Certificate and/or working towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Our team of professional carers are skilled in providing personal care, focusing on non-medical tasks designed to foster and uphold individual independence.

These dedicated carers are trained in the provision of assistance for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and other non-medical tasks. Through this personalised support, we help individuals maintain their personal hygiene, independence, and overall quality of life. Our primary focus in personal care services is to cater to the individual’s essential needs while ensuring their utmost dignity and comfort.

A snapshot of the personal care tasks that our Draycott team performs includes:

• Assisting with bathing, showering, hair care, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Helping with using the toilet, managing incontinence, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Providing support with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
• Preparing meals, assisting with eating, and monitoring nutrition.
• Reminding individuals to take their medications according to prescribed schedules.
• Assisting with light cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living environment.
• Offering social interaction, engaging in conversation, and providing emotional support.

Companionship is an essential aspect of human life that plays a significant role in our overall well-being. It refers to the connection, presence and support we experience with others, promoting a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Our carers offer companionship with a comforting presence, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities with individuals we work alongside. We expand opportunities for social engagement, activities, community events and more, with these social connections helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation experienced by our clients.

Feeling less alone is a key element of companionship care, which nurtures and promotes a sense of belonging, where burdens are shared, and problems are solved together.

Your bespoke care plan will consist of a guide that helps your care team take the best possible care of you, in the comfort of your own home. It will include information about your health, what challenges you might be facing, and what the team will do to help. The plan sets clear goals, such as helping you feel more comfortable or regain strength. Care activities might include giving you medications, helping you move safely, or checking your vital signs regularly. Your care will also be reviewed and reassessed regularly.

Carers can support with meal preparation and light household duties, including laundry. They are trained to support clients with specialised dietary requirements, such as textured foods and thickened fluids.

Your carer can support with day-to-day tasks, such as organising medical appointments, including ordering prescriptions and medication management, booking vaccinations, and transport. They can support you to attend events and social activities, and maintain an active lifestyle. Carers often work with and under the direction of other healthcare professionals, such as community nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This ensures a joined-up and collaborative approach to your care and wellbeing.