Home Help Service

Co.As.It. has initiated a support service for older people entitled 'Home-Help' - a 'user pays' program which provides private in home support. This service comes as a direct response to a growing need within the community for care that is both culturally and linguistically sensitive.

Home Help provides low level care to people in their homes. This is similar to the Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) program in the provision of care to support independent living in the community. However, the program can also provide additional services like gardening and lawn mowing as well as the organisation of allied health support like in home podiatry or physiotherapy.

Home Help guarantees flexibility to the client both in terms of the range of services offered as well as the turn-around time for the provision of care.

Eligibility to the service is not dependent on an external assessment and is offered throughout the Sydney Metropolitan Area (depending on staff availability).

What services are provided?

Home Help provides support to older people who require assistance in their homes. These services include:

·Cleaning

·Spring cleaning

·Window cleaning

·Personal care

·Mowing, gardening and outside maintenance

·Home maintenance

·Respite Services - emergency and planned care

·Meal preparation

·Shopping

·Transport services

·Support with admission to residential care

·Hairdressing

·Live-in care

·Podiatry

·Physiotherapy

·Socialisation and companionship

·Overnight care

Referrals and Assessment:

All referrals for Home Help will be placed on a waiting list. An assessment will be carried out by the Coordinator to assist individuals to identify their needs and to choose and obtain the most appropriate combination of services for their unique circumstances.

Cost:

Home Help is a private service and therefore not subsidised by the Government. An hourly rate will be negotiated with the client prior to commencement of service.

Care Staff:

Home Help provides a warm, friendly and personal service that suits the frail and elderly or those of their family or loved ones. Co.As.It. is proud of its reputation as a leader in the provision of culturally sensitive care.

Co.As.It. can offer a comprehensive range of services provided by staff known for their professional, caring and dedicated approach.

Referrals:

For further information or to make a referral contact: Co.As.It. and ask to speak with the 'Intake Officer'.

Brokerage Service

Home Help can provide brokerage of staff to other community care providers seeking Italian speaking staff. Further information regarding the brokerage service can be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Home Help.

Home Help guarantees a flexible high quality aged care service that can facilitate all levels of support and attend to individual needs whilst ensuring independence and client satisfaction.