The HomeCare Options team comprises of a range of health care professionals and support staff who undergo
rigorous professional development to ensure the highest level of care.
All staff are comprehensively insured,
have current relevant professional registration and hold a Federal Police Clearance.
Services will be delivered by a professional care provider according to the needs and preferences determined at the
initial assessment.
The HomeCare Options team comprises of:
The definitions below can help you understand what type of care HomeCare Options can deliver and by who,
if you're trying to decide what type of care to provide for a loved one, but are unsure of what is available.
General Practitioners (Locum Service)
May visit clientel at home to diagnose and treat illnesses just as they do in hospital or private practice.
They work with the Homecare Options team to determine services that are needed by clients, which specialists
are most suitable to render these services and the frequency of services to be delivered.
They also prescribe and oversee care plans.
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Registered and Enrolled Nurses (RN and EN)
Provide skilled services. Some of which include injections, intravenous therapy, wound care, education on disease
treatment and prevention and case management services.
RNs may also provide case management services.
ENs are licenced to work under the supervision of RNs.
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Personal Care Assistants
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as getting in and out of bed, mobility,
showering, toileting and dressing. Some PCAs have formal qualification and are qualified to
deliver more complex services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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Domestic Assistants
Perform light household duties such as laundry, meal preparation, general housekeeping and shopping.
These services are directed at maintaining client's homes rather than providing hands-on assistance with personal care.
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Respite Carers/Crisis Management Team
Provide companionship and comfort to individuals, who for medical/safety reasons may not be left home alone.
They may assist with household and personal care tasks, but primarily provide respite or emergency support for a primary carer.
The client's medical condition/s and required treatment regimen determines whether care should be provided by an RN or EN.
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Social Workers
Evaluate the social and emotional factors affecting people needing help and provide counselling if required.
Social Workers also work with the Registered Nurses/Case Managers when client's conditionals are so complex
that professionals need to assess medical and supportive needs and coordinate a variety of services.
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Occupational Therapists
Maximise functional use of bodily limitations for clients who have physical, developmental, social or emotional
problems that prevent them from performing the general activities of daily living.
They may instruct clients on using specialised rehabilitation techniques and equipment to improve function in
basic household tasks such as eating, showering and dressing.
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Physiotherapists
Work to restore the mobility and strength of clients who are limited or disabled by physical injuries
through the use of excursive, massage and other techniques. They often alleviate pain and restore
injured muscles with specialised equipment. They may teach clients and their careers special techniques
to assist with mobility and transferring.
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Speech Pathologists
Work to develop and restore the speech of individuals with communication needs, usually as a result of
traumas such as surgery or stroke. Also retrain patients in breathing, swallowing and muscle control.
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Natural Therapists
A flexible range of therapies and treatments that can provide comfort and relaxation.
For example, massage, aromatherapy and reflexology.
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Please don't hesitate to contact us with any inquiries.
