High Care Services

At its core, in-home high care services like those from Care For Family, are about meeting the intensive support needs of individuals with high care needs, but what does this mean in practical terms?

For some, high care involves assistance with daily personal tasks, such as dressing or bathing. For others, it means support with more complex medical needs, such as managing a stoma, providing PEG feeding, taking care of wounds, and administering medications.

Our high care clients are as diverse as the services we offer. From young people with disabilities, whose daily functioning might be restricted, to those coping with long-term health issues that need consistent monitoring and care. And for older Australians, high care can make a significant difference in their lives, helping them maintain their independence and dignity as they navigate the challenges of later life.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plays a pivotal role in the provision of high care services. It acknowledges that every individual’s needs are unique, and categorises support into three levels (low, medium, and high) based on the number and complexity of tasks required.

High level supports are provided when a person needs a registered nurse to delegate tasks in four or more different disability-related health support areas. Examples of these areas include epilepsy supports, wound and pressure care, nutrition supports, and diabetes management supports, for example.

For those needing high level supports, the NDIS includes funding for a support worker at the High Intensity Supports, Disability Support Worker Level 3 level. This ensures that those with high care needs receive assistance from appropriately trained and supervised workers, enhancing their quality of life and enabling them to live as independently as possible.

When it comes to meeting the varied and complex needs of those requiring more intensive support, high care services must be both comprehensive and versatile.

At Care For Family, we understand that no two individuals are the same, so our high care offerings are designed to cover every aspect of a person’s wellbeing, all while respecting their desire for independence and comfort in their own home.

The supports we offer for our high care clients include:

• Personal Care: At the heart of high care is assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating, aiming to ensure the individual’s dignity and comfort while promoting independence.

• Complex Care: For those requiring more significant health support, including high care, we offer services like managing medication regimes, wound care, continence support, and more, all carried out by professional healthcare workers.
• Disability Care: We provide support for individuals with varying degrees of physical and intellectual disabilities, creating tailored care plans that consider the specific nature and extent of the disability and ensure dignity is at the heart of all our care services.
• Dementia Care: Our specialised dementia care focuses on creating a safe, calming environment while providing activities to stimulate memory and cognition. Our dementia care workers are experienced in caring for those living with dementia.

For elderly individuals, who may need increased support due to age-related conditions or the natural progression of chronic diseases, high care services can make a significant difference to their quality of life. High care services can be tailored to accommodate the needs of older Australians, whether they choose to receive care at home or in a residential aged care facility.

Residential aged care facilities, often referred to as nursing homes, generally provide high care services. Care For Family provides private  care services for those in residential aged care facilities, supplementing the care provided to ensure the residents’ physical and mental well-being., as well as in-home care services for those who wish to remain at home.

For those who do chose to remain in their own home as they age, Home Care Packages allow for high care services to be delivered directly to the elderly in the comfort of their own home. These packages are tailored to the specific needs of the individual, encompassing a range of services including personal care, nursing services, and even home modification, if required.

Entrusting a loved one’s well-being to another can be a challenging decision, but with Care For Family, this process is made much smoother. We aim to put your mind at ease. Care For Family is a dedicated provider of high level, personalised care services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve.