Palliative Care
When a loved one is in Palliative care, it is a difficult time for the patient and their families; it represents an inability to cure the illness that has taken hold of the patient. At Little Light we work closely with our clients to enhance their quality of life as much as possible. Our caregivers are trained and experienced in performing multiple duties contributing to a comprehensive care program. Our responsibilities as Little Light Home Care is to maintain the same standard of care with all our clients.
Our responsibilities for ensuring proper, compassionate care include:
- Personal care assistance
- Constant monitoring and assessment of patient symptoms
- Medication reminders
- Assisting with the physical needs of clients around the home
- Assisting with food preparation and housekeeping
- Assisting with the physical needs of patients around the home (activity, getting around, etc.)
- Recording and documenting valuable information for assessment
- Assisting in care of pets or children under the patient’s guardianship
- Monitoring equipment to ensure continued treatment effectiveness
- Assisting with food preparation and home upkeep
- Complying with the code and ethics of all caregivers