When a loved one is hospitalized, having a private caregiver at the bedside ensures that they will receive individualized attention, and gives you peace of mind.
When your loved one is in the hospital or in a skilled nursing facility, you want to be at their bedside as much as possible. Whether it is to adjust their pillow, offer a beverage, or call the nurse when something seems amiss, you want to be there to provide comfort measures, to assure safety, and to be their advocate. For the times when you cannot be there, hiring a private companion or a private duty nurse gives you peace of mind and immeasurable comfort in knowing that your family member is not alone and is receiving the utmost attention.
- Especially helpful when family lives out of the area.
- Choose the home health aide level when you want a compassionate companion to reposition a pillow, engage in conversation, or simply hold a hand.
- Choose the nursing level when you want an advocate who understands your loved one’s diagnosis and can report observations to the family.
- Although regulations prohibit private caregivers from administering medications or providing assistance to the bathroom, many clients feel a great sense of security simply in having a reassuring, knowledgeable, and compassionate companion at hand.
Bedside care can be provided in a variety of settings:
- Hospital
- Longterm Care Facility
- Rehabilitation Center or Skilled Nursing Facility