Personal Care
Personal Care Support: Promoting Independence and Well-being
At I-Help Disability Services, we provide personal care support to assist individuals with essential daily activities, ensuring dignity, hygiene, and overall well-being while fostering independence.
Where We Provide Support
Our personal care services are available in a variety of settings, including:
- Private homes
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) properties
- Medium-term and short-term accommodations
- Shared living arrangements with family or others
- While traveling or on holiday
Our Personal Care Services
We tailor our support to meet each participant’s unique needs, offering assistance with:
- Hygiene & Grooming: Showering, bathing, oral care, dressing, and grooming.
- Toileting & Continence Support: Bladder and bowel management, menstrual care.
- Nutrition & Hydration: Assistance with eating and drinking to support a healthy diet.
- Mobility & Transfers: Positioning, movement, and assistance with transfers for individuals with mobility challenges.
The Importance of Personal Care
Providing personal care goes beyond daily tasks—it’s about building trust, ensuring comfort, and enhancing confidence. High-quality, compassionate support allows individuals to focus on the things that matter most in their lives.
Key Considerations for Personal Care Providers
- Respect & Trust: Personal care is an intimate service that requires a strong, professional relationship with participants.
- Physical Support: Some tasks require hands-on assistance, such as mobility aid and hoist transfers.
- Pathway to Career Growth: Personal care work can lead to specialized roles in disability and health support services.
NDIA and Personal Care Support
Before funding personal care services, the NDIA evaluates:
- How support enhances the participant’s independence and daily skills.
- Whether supports are age-appropriate and suitable.
- Whether assistive technology or skill-building programs could be alternative solutions.
For participants requiring more intensive support, the NDIA considers:
- High care needs, including seizure management or respiratory support.
- Physical requirements, such as weight and mobility concerns.
- Temporary needs, such as support while waiting for home modifications.
- Additional behavioral support needs.
NDIS Funding for Personal Care
Personal care is part of the core supports budget in NDIS plans, categorized under Assistance with Daily Life in the myplace portal. This funding ensures participants receive essential daily support while maintaining their independence.
Supporting Your Independence with Personal Care
At I-Help Disability Services, we are committed to delivering professional, compassionate personal care that enhances quality of life. Whether at home or in community settings, our experienced caregivers provide tailored assistance to help participants live comfortably and confidently.
To learn more about integrating personal care supports into your NDIS plan, visit the NDIA website or contact our team at I-Help Disability Services today.
Links:
SDA vacancies – Note: We provide SIL in SDA properties
Connect with us:
info@ihds.com.au
1300 004 437
i-helpdisability.com.au
