Domestic Assistance
Domestic Assistance

In-Home Care For Elderly In Need of Assistance with Household Tasks

A clean and safe home is what the elderly need for their healthy and happy lives. This domestic living comes with taking over the daily tasks like cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and washing dishes. Now with ageing, comes fatigue and with utmost certainty, they will need help and support with these daily important tasks.

The certified and experienced support workers of ABC CARE are capable of supporting the elderly with these daily chores and household tasks. By providing seamless domestic assistance, we ensure the home is a safe and pleasant place for the aged people to be. Through our encouragement and assistance, the aged will live as independently as possible.

We have experienced and qualified support workers for domestic assistance, who help with:

  • Cleaning tasks around your home
  • Washing dishes
  • Grocery shopping
  • Changing bed linen
  • Laundry and essential ironing
  • Planning and preparing healthy, delicious meals
  • Ensuring refrigerated food has not gone out of date
  • Waste removal and garbage disposal
  • Backyard  cleaning and mowing
  • Cleaning bathroom and kitchen
  • Vacuuming and mopping floors
  • General home maintenance
  • Sweeping pathways to prevent hazards
  • Helping the aged to master simple cleaning skills
  • Supervising for the aged members’ household tasks

Our Consolidated and Confident Team Provides Foolproof Domestic Assistance

Being the registered aged care providers for domestic assistance, a qualified support worker team will support with domestic chores according to the individual needs of the aged people. Starting with supervising the aged as they are doing something independently, giving them lessons on doing certain things on their own, and providing physical assistance as needed, we also help them to practice the task they should be doing well.

We are careful about how we are offering support. We start by knowing the aged people to empower them. As our supportive and friendly team takes care of your home, then the living space breathes a feeling of achievement. The aged can then enjoy a healthy, happy and dignified life through domestic assistance from our team. Our team is brimming with compassion. The support workers patiently explain how things work out, teach the aged members to get comfortable with everyday skills, or just encourage them to try doing something new for themselves.

Working to a high standard, our professional support workers ensure attention to detail. It's because our motto is to fulfil the necessary daily household tasks for making the home a wonderful living place for aged people.

Funding For Domestic Assistance In Household Task Services

The aged receive domestic assistance with household chores in the Core Supports budget, as is mentioned under the Assistance with Daily Life Category. Under this category, personal care services are also included like showering and getting dressed in the morning. The overall aim is to help the participants become more independent in daily life by living in the community and enjoying a better quality of life.

What is meant by Domestic Assistance in Aged Care?

Domestic Assistance in Aged Care comprises of providing support with daily household tasks to the older members in need of assistance because of their age, illness or disability. Through this support, they can maintain their independence and lead a quality life.

How is the cost of domestic assistance determined?

The factors influencing the cost of domestic assistance are:

  • The service types required
  • The visits frequency
  • The geographic location
  • The care provider’s fees

How qualified are the domestic assistance workers in aged care?

The domestic assistance workers’ qualifications are based on their specific role. The chief of them are:

  • Relevant experience in domestic work or caregiving
  • Police clearance
  • First Aid Certification
  • Continued training and development

How to ensure the safety and quality of domestic assistance services?

Keep these pointers in mind:

  • Choose a reputed care provider having qualified staff. ABC CARE has police-verified, proactive and friendly care support workers.
  • Review the care plan on a regular basis. Communicate the same with the care recipient.
  • Report any suspected abuse or concerns to the relevant authorities.

Do people with dementia or other cognitive impairments receive domestic assistance from ABC CARE?

Yes, ABC CARE provides specialized domestic assistance for people with dementia and other cognitive impairments. The caregivers receive additional training for these services.