Specializing in 1 Hour Visits: Serving Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Nokomis, East Bradenton, Florida

I offer one-hour visits in your home or facility from once or up to 5 days per week.

Service areas: Sarasota, Nokomis and Lakewood Ranch, East Bradenton, Florida areas.

Services offered:

Blood pressure and vital signs monitored
Diabetic Glucose monitoring
Weight check
Monitor intake and output
In home exercise program
Range of motion exercises
Assist with transfers and ambulation
Use of Hoyer lift
Toileting assistance
Medication reminders
Bathing (either complete bed bath or shower)
Shampoo hair and blow dry
Dressing & grooming
Daily hygiene, skincare, shaving & mouth care
Meal preparation (I’m an excellent cook) and feeding
Errands, shopping, doctor appointments
Light housekeeping & changing bed linens
Companionship
Laundry
Pet care assistance

Complete care for the bedridden patient including bathing, turning/repositioning, feeding, linen changes, skin care, oral hygiene, etc…)

Simple check-ins on your loved one while you are at work or on vacation.

Upon our first meeting, we can discuss the care needed for you or your loved one.

Fees:

$30.00 per visit

Call 941.773.1209 or email me for a Free Consultation.

Home Health Care

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  Which came first, patient care or paperwork?  Seriously, the paperwork required in healthcare is ridiculous.  I think every kind of health care employee would much rather spend their time working with the patients than to be filling out paperwork.  I wonder what Florence Nightingale would say if she were employed in today’s healthcare world.  The thought of her visiting patients in the middle of the night via lamplight seems so much more personal and purposeful.  But, what can you do?

Caregivers Uniforms

Do you prefer to have your caregivers wear white uniforms or any other kind of scrubs?  It wasn’t that long ago when nurses, nursing assistants, and all other caregivers were wearing solid white uniforms.  What changed?  In most settings we now see every employee wearing a different color and print scrub uniform.  In the USA, this has become very popular but how do the patient’s feel about this?

Apparently, we are in the minority.  Most other countries in the world still wear solid white uniforms when working with patients.  White represents cleanliness and also gives the workers an “angelic” appearance.  It somehow makes the patients feel better about who is taking care of them.  I suppose I would rather have my caregiver in a clean, white, crisp uniform than a bright red one with dog bones on it.  I guess white is more calming.

I have heard that white is better so you can see if anything has contaminated your uniform.  It makes sense.  Again blood would show up on white VS red print with dog bones.  I was told that we here in the USA should be prepared for a change back to wearing white uniforms in the healthcare field.  It’s all about patient satisfaction.  If they want it and we can easily give it to them, then they should have it.

I also learned that a big complaint of patient’s in the hospital setting is that they can’t distinguish the nurse from other workers, so be prepared to see those nursing caps make a return as well as white uniforms.  Actually, I kind of like the idea of stepping back a little in fashion.  Though, I’m not so sure about the navy capes.  A little image boost wouldn’t hurt.   A certain respect comes with the uniform.

Florida Bill of Rights

“A patient has the right to be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his or her individual dignity, and with protection of his or her need for privacy.”

The above is a quote from the Florida Bill of Rights. You can read it in its entirety by following this link:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/Profiling/billofrights.htm

Sometimes, a Certified Nursing Assistant has to do some very personal and not so pleasant tasks as a caregiver. It is of the utmost importance to always protect the privacy of all of the patients he or she cares for, while helping them to maintain their dignity. It takes a special kind of person to do this successfully. I can’t tell you how many times I have walked by a patient’s room in a facility and seen bare skin. I would be humiliated if that was myself. I always try and remember to treat the patient the way I would want to be treated or a family member. That is with respect, courtesy, respect for my privacy and kindness.

Never assume a patient is comfortable being bathed, using the toilet, or receiving any type of assistance in front of their family members. This can be a very humiliating experience. Maybe the patient has never been ill or needed any type of help before. The patient should feel comfortable expressing pain or crying, if needed, without feeling embarrassed. It is best to ask the visitors to leave while you do your task. This will also assure the patient that you are looking out for their best interest.

Know your rights!

"Thank you for Visiting my Site". Kim

During all of my years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have been around many other nursing assistants and other health care professionals. While I have been blessed to work with some of the best in the business, I have also seen some things I wish I hadn’t. I believe it takes a special type of person to care for others. Not everyone has what it takes to be a caregiver and that’s OK. It takes a very patient, calm, caring, wise, trustworthy, respectful, human being to work in the health care field. I am glad that I have been called all of those things. I enjoy bringing a smile to a patient’s face and making a difference during a very difficult time.

Have a question, concern or a comment? I would love to hear from you!