Respite care

Services for respite care are crucial for enhancing families’ and main carer’ capacity to continue providing exceptional care in the home.

It can be quite fulfilling to assist a loved one with special needs, such as elderly family members, individuals with disabilities, or individuals with chronic illnesses temporarily, when a family member or primary carer need to take a quick break to attend to personal problems, perform errands, or concentrate on other requirements.

Respite care plays a crucial role in supporting family carers and ensuring the well-being of both carers and care recipients. It allows carers to maintain a balance between their caregiving responsibilities and their own self-care, ultimately benefiting the health and longevity of the caregiving relationship.

Our Carers at Starrycare are available to ensure that there is a continuity of appropriate care for your loved ones.

Waking/Sleeping Night

A “waking night” is a term used in the context of caring to describe a type of night shift where a carer or remains awake and alert throughout the night to provide care and support to an individual who requires constant attention or monitoring. Waking night shifts are often used for individuals with complex medical conditions, disabilities, or other special needs, and they ensure that someone is available to respond to their needs 24 hours a day.

The use of waking night shifts allows individuals to receive the care and attention they need during the night-time hours while ensuring their safety and comfort. It also provides peace of mind to family members and their primary carers, knowing that someone is there to respond to their loved one’s needs throughout the night

What we offer

Continuous Monitoring: Our staff remains awake and attentive throughout the night to monitor the individual’s condition, safety, and well-being.

Assistance with Night-time Needs: This can include assistance with activities such as toileting, repositioning in bed, administering medications, and providing pain relief as needed.

Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond to emergencies, including medical emergencies, falls, or any sudden changes in the individual’s health or condition.

Comfort and Reassurance: Providing emotional support and comfort to the individual, especially if they have anxiety or discomfort during the night.

Documentation: Maintaining records of care provided, and any changes in the individual’s condition, and medication administration.

Communication: Keeping the individual’s family members or healthcare team informed about any significant developments or changes during the night.

Sleeping night

A “sleeping night” is a term used in the context of care giving to describe a night shift where a caregiver or healthcare worker is present throughout the night but is allowed to sleep during designated periods when the person receiving care is resting or asleep. This type of night shift is often used in situations where the individual requires assistance during the night but doesn’t need constant monitoring or care throughout every hour of the night.

The use of sleeping night shifts allows carers to rest during the night while ensuring that they are available to provide care and respond to the needs of the individual when necessary. It strikes a balance between providing adequate care and allowing carers to maintain their own well-being by getting necessary sleep during the night. The specific arrangements and sleep schedules can vary depending on the care plan and the needs of the individual.

What we offer

Assistance with Night-time Needs and monitoring: This can include assistance with activities such as toileting, repositioning in bed, administering medications, and providing pain relief as needed. Also, our staff monitors the individual’s condition, safety, and well-being.

Emergency Response: Our staff remain on call and available to respond to emergencies, should they arise during the night.

Documentation: We keep records of care provided, any changes in the individual’s condition, and any interventions made during waking hours.

Communication: We maintain communication with the individual’s family members or healthcare team as needed, particularly regarding significant developments or concerns.