Adult domiciliary care
Adult domiciliary care, also known as home care or domiciliary support, involves providing personalised care and support services to adults in the comfort of their own homes. This type of care is often tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals who may be elderly, disabled, convalescing, or dealing with chronic illnesses. The primary goal of adult domiciliary care is to enable individuals to maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life while receiving the necessary assistance to meet their daily needs.
- 1. Personal Care
- Bathing and Hygiene Assistance
- Dressing and tending to personal appearance
- Toileting support
- 2. Healthcare Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Disease-Specific Care (e.g., diabetes management)
- 3. Nutritional Support
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Special Dietary Needs
- Assistance with Feeding
- 4. Mobility Assistance
- Transfer and Ambulation Support
- Exercises to Improve Mobility
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- 5. Emotional and Social Support
- Companionship.
- Conversation and Social inclusion support.
- Mental Health Support
- 6. Household Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- 7. Client Rights and Dignity
- Involvement in support planning
- Advocacy services
- Confidentiality
- Informed choices
- seeking consent
- 8. Communication and Collaboration
- Open Communication with Clients and Families
- Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
- 9. Regulatory Standards:
- Compliance with Local and National Regulations
- Licensing and Accreditation
- 10. Quality Control Measures
- Regular reviews and support plan updates
- Spot check from management
- Seeking feedback from people who receive support
