Help for those at home
Carol's Home Support Services
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Hi, my name is Carol and I am a qualified caregiver with over 20 years experience in the UK and NZ.
I have been assisting the elderly and the disabled in a variety of settings from hospital and residential homes to clients own homes. It has always been my dream to start my own care business. Many companies offer the same services as I do, but to some of these companies the clients just become numbers in a filing system. I believe that you deserve to be treated better than that. Should you decide to use my service, I will do my utmost to provide you with the care you deserve and want. Thats why I say.... Your Care, Your Way. |
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| City/Town | Blenheim |
| District Health Board Area | Nelson Marlborough |
| Phone | 03 579 6411 |
| Mobile | 027 787 7559 |
| Owner | Carol Singleton (Phone: 03 579 6411) |
| Updated: 23 Dec 2010 | |
| I have known Carol Singleton for six years, during which time she was my personal care support person for five years and it is my pleasure to state the following.
Carol, in those five years, was never late punctual no matter what statutory holidays included. Her work is exemplary, professional and competently carried out. During those five years never a cross word and I would willingly have her assist me any time. Lloyd - Witherlea Dear Carol, I write to you from beyond the grave. Thank you Carol for all your expressions of kindness and love that I have received from you in the short time that we knew each other. You gave me such dignity and honour! Bless you dear sweet Carol. May all your dreams come true. Signed by Dr B. N. (PhD) on behalf of his Mother Lady Maie Dear Carol I wish to thank you sincerely for the expert care you gave Alison for the last six years of her life. Your kindness, understanding, and good humoured care made her days so much more bearable. I wish you all the best in any venture you may undertake in the future and would be pleased for you to use my name as a reference for any enterprise you may be involved with. Yours faithfully. Owen Y. |
| Updated: 23 Dec 2010 |
| Services Available:-
Restorative care Showering/Bathing Dressing Cleaning Laundry Shopping Meal Preparation |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 |
| Blenheim - All areas
Renwick Rarangi Springcreek Tua Marina |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | No | Yes | A big part of what I do is simply being there, not just as a carer, but also as a friend. I must admit, I have a wicked sense of humor and love to have a laugh with my friends. So come on, give me a call and well have a laugh together!! |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | No | Yes | Many clients simply require a hand to get themselves ready to face the day ahead. I can assist you in showering/bathing, getting dressed and many other routine tasks. |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | No | No | Do you find the daily chores are getting too much for you? Maybe you are having difficulty doing the laundry or basic cleaning is becoming a problem. Give me a call. |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | No | Will gladly help with shopping either with you or for you. |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | No | No | |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Lunch | Yes | No | No | |
| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | |
| Visiting Service | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||||
| Support & Advocacy | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Support and Advocacy | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||
| Carer Support funding can be used to access these services.
Carer support funding is designed to give the carer a break from the caregiving role and is allocated to the carer. For more information regarding eligibility for carer support please contact your local NASC team. |
| Updated: 23 Dec 2010 |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | National Certificate Support of the Older Person (Community) Level 3 Certificate in Community Support Services (NMIT) Level 4 National Certificate Community Support Services (Foundation Skills) Level 2 |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | National Certificate Support of the Older Person (Residential) Level 3 Introduction to Health & Safety in the Workplace NZQA Level 1 Basic Food Hygiene National Vocational Qualification Level 2 Care (Domiciliary Support) Basic Food Hygiene |
| Updated: 22 Dec 2010 | ||