Personal Care

What is Personal Care?

Many seniors in Australia prefer to age in their home rather than move into an aged care facility. Over time, though, care needs change and people require help accomplishing daily tasks such as showering and toileting. Personal care services delivered by non-family members ensure seniors can complete those tasks while also maintaining their dignity and independence—which often benefits the entire family dynamic.

The key difference between personal and companion care is that companion care does not include physical touching. Companion caregivers don’t need any special qualifications, but personal care caregivers typically have a skill set that enables them to assist with:

• Toileting and continence
• Showering and bathing
• Meal preparation and eating
• Grooming and personal hygiene 
• Getting into and out of bed
• Dressing and undressing
• Medication reminders and organisation
• Daily errands such as grocery shopping and appointments
• Bill payment and account management
• Many other daily tasks that may require a little extra assistance

When seniors lose their mobility and have to rely on their loved ones or professionals for help, it can be an understandably stressful and frustrating situation. Personal care services through South West Care Services Pty Ltd empower seniors to remain in their homes while receiving assistance with daily living needs.

Our team works intimately with families to develop a care plan around the care recipient’s unique personal needs and goals. Operating with the utmost respect and discretion, South West Care Services Pty Ltd support workers deliver assistance that produces palpable relief—not only for the seniors receiving care but for those who love them, too.

Why should you choose South West Care Services?

• We adapt to your needs
• We prioritise continuity of care
• We respect your time.
• We are a registered NDIS provider ensuring we meet the NDIS Practice Standards while providing services 
• We work with you to provide service at your convenience from Sydney CBD to Greater Sydney
• Our support workers are experienced and are trained regularly to meet the NDIS Practice standard.