Our Services
Live-in Care
For those who require round-the-clock support but wish to remain in their own home, our live-in care service provides 24-hour assistance from a dedicated carer who lives in your home.
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Comprehensive Support in Your Own Home
Live-in care offers a genuine alternative to residential care, allowing you to maintain your independence while receiving the support you need in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. With a dedicated carer living in your home, you'll receive personalized care tailored to your specific needs, routines, and preferences.
Our Live-in Care Services Include:
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24-Hour Support: Assistance available around the clock, with the carer sleeping in your home but available for support during the night if needed.
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Personal Care: Comprehensive assistance with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
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Medication Management: Ensuring medications are taken correctly and on time, with monitoring of side effects and health conditions.
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Domestic Support: Help with household tasks including meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
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Companionship: Regular social interaction, conversation, and company to prevent isolation and maintain wellbeing.
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Specialist Support: Expertise in managing specific health conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, or end-of-life care.
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Mobility Support: Assistance with moving around the home and accessing the community, including accompaniment to appointments.
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Coordination with Healthcare Professionals: Liaison with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
Benefits of Live-in Care
Live-in care offers numerous advantages over residential care, allowing clients to enjoy quality support while maintaining their independence and lifestyle.
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Stay in Your Own Home
Remain in familiar surroundings with your own belongings, routines, and memories rather than adapting to a new environment.
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One-to-One Care
Receive undivided attention from a dedicated carer who understands your specific needs, preferences, and routines.
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Maintain Your Schedule
Keep your own routines and lifestyle choices rather than conforming to institutional schedules and mealtimes.
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Remain Close to Loved Ones
Continue to see family and friends in the comfort of your own home, maintaining important social connections.
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Keep Your Pets
Stay with your beloved pets, which may not be possible in residential care facilities, with carers helping to look after them.
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Reduced Infection Risk
Minimize exposure to communal living environments, particularly beneficial for those with compromised immune systems.
How Live-in Care Works
Initial Assessment
Our care manager conducts a comprehensive assessment of your needs, home environment, and preferences to create a personalized care plan.
Carer Matching
We carefully match you with a compatible live-in carer who has the right skills, experience, and personality to meet your needs and preferences.
Start of Care
Your live-in carer moves into your home, with our care manager present to ensure a smooth transition and introduction to your routines.
Ongoing Support
Our care team provides continuous support with regular reviews, supervision, and 24/7 availability to address any concerns or changes in care needs.
Carer Rotation
We typically arrange for two carers to work in rotation (usually 2-4 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off), ensuring consistent care while allowing carers adequate rest.
Live-in care requires a spare bedroom for the carer and some storage space for their belongings. Our care manager can advise on any minor adaptations that might make your home more suitable for live-in care.
Client Story: John & Mary's Experience
"When my husband John's Parkinson's progressed, we faced the difficult possibility of him moving to a care home. The thought of being separated after 52 years of marriage was heartbreaking. Sunbird Care's live-in service has been our lifeline. Our carer, Emma, has become like family. She helps John with all his personal care needs and mobility, manages his medication, and accompanies him to appointments. She also helps with cooking and housekeeping, which has been a huge relief for me. The best part is that John is comfortable in his own home, surrounded by familiar things, and we're still together. The peace of mind this gives us is priceless."
— Mary, Wife of Live-in Care Client