A live-in caregiver is an experienced professional who moves into the home of a client
and provides care during waking hours.
- Live-in service is not 24-hour care.
- The caregiver must be able to get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep and have a comfortable place to rest and get privacy.
- The caregiver will be available at night for occasional needs; but if help is needed on a nightly basis, the caregiver will become deprived of sleep and the situation may become unsafe.
- If a situation is determined to be unsafe, a second caregiver may be needed temporarily to work at night billed at an hourly rate so that the live-in caregiver can get their rest. This is called a Live-in Plus service. The case managers work closely with the client, family and caregiver to determine when this arrangement is appropriate.
- Services can be cancelled at any time with 24 hours notice.
- Rates include caregiver, case manager and 24-hour phone support.
ASSESSMENT
Even if a client is not ready to start services, a free consultation by one of our clinical
case managers can be helpful. There are always questions or issues discovered in
person that are difficult to identify over the phone.
The case manager will evaluate the client’s needs and environment to determine
what skills are needed in a caregiver.
They also discuss the wishes and expectations of the client and family in regards
to the caregiver to identify the best personality fit for the client.
If the client is ready to start services, the case manager completes the required
paperwork and creates a care plan for the client which stays in the home and is
regularly updated to ensure quality communication between case manager,
caregivers and client.
Once the admissions paperwork is complete, the case manager meets with the
scheduler to identify the best candidates from available caregivers.
SERVICES BEGIN
Services typically begin as early as the next day but same-day service can be arranged
depending on the availability of caregivers. Schedules are flexible and services can be
cancelled at any time. It is important to keep in mind that consistency in schedules helps
to ensure consistency in caregivers.