Nursing and Nurse Directed Care
Many families have concerns about monitoring the health of their loved ones and supporting their health care needs. Our trained caregivers are supervised by Nurse Case Managers to provide assistance in the comfort of their home and to help delay or avoid a move to a care facility. Our personalized services may include:
Nursing Services
- Regular quality assurance visits with a Nurse Case Manager to ensure that the care plan is meeting the needs of your loved one
- Provide health advocacy in a strained system where individuals may not receive the optimum level of care they need
- Support caregivers by providing guidance and 24/7 support as needed
Medication reminders
- Ensure your loved ones are taking their medications correctly at the right times in the day
- Manage medication by crushing or splitting medications as well as drawing dosage for oral liquid medications, as prescribed
Vital sign tracking and interpreting
- Take blood pressure, pulse and temperature
- Record and monitor oxygen saturation levels
- Report vital sign outcomes to the Nurse Case Manager and other health professionals
Wound care support
- Provide wound care with simple dressings
- Provide bathing assistance when a senior has a wound or dressing
- Assist with skin care when a senior has an open wound
Ostomy and Catheter Care
- Emptying a catheter drainage or Ostomy bag
- Provide skin care around the catheter and stoma site
At Home Instead, we’re dedicated to providing nursing-led care that prioritizes the well-being and comfort of your loved ones, allowing them to age gracefully in the comfort of their home.
Learn more by calling our team today at (416) 972-5096.