The Care Works team works with clients, carers and families to plan, implement and manage a comprehensive program that helps to maximize the clients potential for independence and quality of life.
We respect and recognise client / family autonomy, independence and decision making. We encourage our clients to choose the level and nature of the support and involvement we provide outside of our standard administrative responsibilities.
Care Works is committed to providing a service that :- actively supports the clients individual life style choices and is responsive to their changing circumstances and needs
- is delivered with dignity, courtesy, honesty and in a manner that respects clients rights
- delivers services without discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, culture, language, religion, disability or sexual preference.
- is sensitive to the clients cultural background and values.
- ensures safe delivery of care by competent, professionally trained, and caring staff.
- is delivered in accordance with the standards of performance prescribed by the Disability Service Standards.
The duties required of care staff frequently involve a high level of assistance in daily living activities.
Personal Care:- Showering or bed bath
- Dressing and undressing
- Shaving, hair care and grooming
- Mobility and transfer
- Toileting and bowel care
- Urinary Elimination - emptying leg bag, preparing/sterilizing drainage equipment
- Assisting with self medication
- Application of appliances such as splints and calipers.
- Cooking/meal preparation
- Feeding
- Day to day cleaning
- Laundry
- Shopping for essential items
- Banking/paying bills
- Lawn mowing
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Minor repairs
