Your Services
HOME CARE
Home care is a bespoke support option that lets you receive first-rate care in your own home.
Also known as ‘care at home’, home care gives you or your loved ones the opportunity to receive expert assistance in your own home. Home care can be received as little or as often as required – every individual will have their own set of care needs, which makes it important to have full flexibility over the support that you receive.
One-to-one care
Home care gives you the opportunity to receive personal one-to-one support from your own carer, meaning you’ll always have their full attention
Maintain routines and hobbies
From board games to going to the theatre, receiving care at home means you’ll be able to continue the routines and hobbies you enjoy
Stay in a familiar environment
Many people relish the chance to remain in the comfortable, secure surroundings of home whilst receiving the additional support they need
Personalised support
Home care allows you to enjoy a personalised care plan that ensures you’re always getting the ideal amount of assistance for your needs and wishes
Spend more time with loved ones
With a personalised support plan, you can spend as much time as you wish with family and friends – either in your own home or theirs
A holistic approach
Our holistic approach to home care means that every aspect of you and your family’s support needs will be catered for
Companionship Care
Companionship care can significantly enhance the quality of life for those who benefit from social interaction and emotional support.
Companionship care is undoubtedly a crucial aspect of holistic caregiving, particularly for individuals who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation. However, it’s important to critically evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of this type of care within the context of individual needs and preferences.
emotional support
Companionship Care goes beyond basic assistance. It's about forming meaningful connections and providing emotional support.
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Oor caregivers get intae blether, go oot wi' ye, and join in activities that bring a braw bit o' joy and company intae yer life.
Loneliness and isolation
Loneliness and isolation are frequent worries for many older adults, and our companionship services strive to ease these concerns.
CARE PLAN
A comprehensive care plan should incorporate companionship care alongside other forms of support to address the diverse needs of clients effectively.
trained carers
Care providers should prioritize thorough screening, training, and supervision of companionship caregivers to ensure quality and effectiveness.
A holistic approach
While beneficial for many, companionship care may not be sufficient for those with more specialized medical or personal care needs.
PERSONAL CARE
Personal care is the support and supervision of daily personal living tasks and private hygiene.
Personal care for elders is the support and supervision of daily personal living tasks and private hygiene and toileting, along with dressing and maintaining your personal appearance. Personal care may include: bathing and showering, including bed-baths, and applying lotions and creams as required. It provides you or your loved one with the opportunity to receive discreet and sensitive one-to-one support from a fully-trained private carer.
Personal care
All of our carers are trained to provide discreet, sensitive support with areas of personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting and continence care
Housework
If you’re struggling to find the time or energy to stay on top of the housework, your carer can help out around the house with just about anything
Mobility support
Your carer will be able to help you get into and out of bed and move around your home, as well as assisting with physiotherapy exercises
Assistance with medication
From collecting it on your behalf to helping you organise and administer it, our carers are expertly trained to help you with your medication management
Looking after pets
With home care, you won’t need to worry about being parted from your furry friend(s) – your carer can exercise them, and generally spoil them rotten
Getting out of the house
A carer can accompany you out and about – whether that’s to the shops, to visit loved ones, or helping you attend social clubs and hobbies
Specialist Care
Our Care Professionals are highly trained to deliver specialized care either through ad hoc home visits or ongoing home care services.
At Shona Care Ltd, we specialize in providing exceptional care for individuals living with various neurological conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Huntington’s disease, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy, among others.
Specialist Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialised medical support intended to improve the quality of life for those with serious illnesses like cancer or heart failure.
Shona Care supports individuals by creating personalized care plans, integrating various therapeutic modalities, and fostering open communication. Our team of dedicated professionals provides holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional needs, aiming to alleviate the stress of illness for patients and their families. Through ongoing education and training, Shona Care ensures high-quality, adaptable care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
Specialist Rehabilitation Care
At Shona Care Ltd, we specialize in providing personalized support for individuals and their loved ones following an acquired brain injury.
Our approach to care is flexible, practical, and deeply empathetic. We recognize that every individual’s needs are different, so we customize our services to meet your specific requirements. Whether you need hourly care, extended support, or even live-in assistance, we’re here to help you navigate through your recovery journey.
At Shona Care, we prioritize your well-being and independence. Our dedicated Care Professionals are extensively trained to deliver specialized care that aligns with your treatment plan and rehabilitation goals. We work closely with your doctors, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination and the highest level of care possible.
Independence
Enhanced independence and support within your community.
Hospital Admissions
Reduced risk of health complications and hospital admissions.
care plan
Assistance with your treatment and management plan following your brain injury.
team work
Collaborative care reviews with you and your healthcare team to ensure your evolving needs are met.
Live-In Care
Live-in care provides constant, round-the-clock care from a dedicated carer who lives with you in your home, offering a helping hand at a moment’s notice.
We understand that being supported by or looking after a loved one with care needs can often be overwhelming. That’s why our live-in care is centred around your personal needs, routines and preferences. With live-in care from Helping Hands, you and your loved ones can focus on the most important thing of all: spending quality time together.
Advanced dementia
If your loved one is living with advanced dementia and is unable to be left alone in their home, a friendly live-in carer offers security and assistance
Physical disability
If you have severe physical needs and require constant personal aid around the home, this is something a live-in carer can always help with
Palliative needs
If you’ve been diagnosed with a progressive or terminal condition and need support managing your symptoms
Age-related frailty
Perhaps you’re prone to regular falls, or are unable to carry out day-to-day tasks around the home. Our carers can assist with mobility and the housework
Living alone
If you or a loved one are living alone, a live-in carer provides valuable companionship and a constant source of friendly, reliable support
Family far away
It might be that your loved ones live too far away or aren’t able to visit regularly, or perhaps you require personal care that you’d rather a carer handled
Parkinson's Care
A Parkinson’s diagnosis can be challenging, but at Shona Care Ltd, we provide comprehensive support to help you and your family navigate this new reality.
Our Care Professionals are trained in Parkinson’s care and have experience working with community health teams and other medical professionals.
We offer:
– Flexible, personalized home care based on your specific requirements.
– Skilled support to enhance your independence and help you stay active in your community.
– The potential to reduce health complications and hospital admissions.
– Assistance with your health needs and management plan.
We’re here to work with you and your healthcare team to ensure you can live your best life at home.
Our Approach
Highly Trained Care Professionals
In your first Care Consultation, we will arrange to meet you at your home and discuss your life history, background, interests, hobbies, daily routine, preferences, and requirements. This process allows us to choose the most suitable Carers to provide you with support. Our team of Care Professionals is diverse, just like you, encompassing a variety of interests, hobbies, and personalities.
Collaboration with Health Teams
We collaborate closely with the team around you and employ a comprehensive team around you approach to customize care in line with your specific needs, adjusting as your neurological condition changes.
Pioneering Dementia Care
Shona Care helps people with dementia by teaching our staff all about it. We have videos and work with important organisations to make sure our care is the best it can be. We want to make life better for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Our Relationship-Centred Approach Provides Personalised Care That:
- Helps your loved ones remain safe and calm at home.
- Builds confidence and encourages engagement.
- Provides nutritious meals and activities to encourage healthy eating.
- Creates opportunities for social interaction.
- Provides mind-stimulating activities.
- Builds self-esteem and enhances physical strength.
- Manages and soothes challenging behaviours.
- Helps families take a rest from caring.
Temporary Workers
Shona Care Ltd offers temporary worker services, acting as a dedicated temporary work agency. We specialize in connecting skilled workers with companies for short-term or contract employment opportunities. Our agency employs these workers and assigns them to various user companies, facilitating a flexible workforce solution that benefits both workers seeking low-commitment opportunities and companies looking to avoid the complexities of hiring and terminating full-time employees.
