Daily Personal Activities Melbourne
At SIL4U, we believe in supporting our participants to live a life of their choice. We offer flexible and customized support based on the specific needs, goals, and preferences of our clients. Our experienced and friendly professional staff is dedicated to helping clients manage their daily routines in a way that is both achievable and manageable. We understand that various settings may require personal care support when participants are engaging in social, recreational, educational, employment, or holiday activities away from home. Whether clients are at home, with family, or with others, we are here to provide them assistance to carry out their daily activities. Our services go beyond just helping them with their everyday tasks. Our support staff empowers them to develop new skills and provides a broad range of personal activities. Our goal is to help NDIS participants maintain their independence and dignity by assisting with activities they may find challenging.
We are here to support when Participants need us with:
This service covers support with everyday personal activities that assist clients to live as independently as possible at home and in the community. Support types that participants may be able to access under the Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS Plan include Assistance with daily personal activities and Assistance with household tasks.
The core of our service is a personalized approach that caters to the specific needs of each client. We begin with a thorough assessment process where we engage in conversations with our clients to understand their specific requirements and preferences. Based on this assessment, we create a comprehensive Individualized Care Plan that outlines the recommended supports and services. These are strategically designed to manage their daily personal care activities and consider each client’s unique preferences and requirements.
Our support staff assist with maintaining personal hygiene. It can involve helping participants shower, bathing, applying shampoo, and ensuring that personal hygiene is maintained. They assist with oral care to ensure our clients maintain their day-to-day cleanliness and overall health.
Our service provides support for participants who require assistance with toileting, including transferring to and from the toilet, and using incontinence aids to maintain hygiene.
Our support staff is available to assist individuals who require help in selecting and wearing suitable clothing. They can help fasten patterns, zippers, and other clothing items to ensure that our clients are comfortable and appropriately dressed for their daily activities. Our staff make sure that our clients maintain their dignity and comfort while being dressed.
Our support workers are equipped to assist individuals with personal grooming activities, such as hair care, shaving, and nail care. This assistance is critical to maintaining one’s personal appearance and self-esteem. Our trained caregivers ensure that our clients look and feel their best by providing them with the necessary help with activities related to their hygiene.
Our support workers staff provides assistance with eating and drinking ensuring participants maintain proper nutrition and hydration. They offer personalized support tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and abilities, which may include assistance with meal preparation, feeding, and drinking. Support workers promote independence by encouraging individuals to participate in mealtime activities to the fullest extent possible, while also providing respectful and dignified assistance when needed.
Mobility refers to the assistance provided to individuals with disabilities in tasks such as transferring to and from bed or chairs, utilizing mobility aids, and repositioning to avoid pressure sores. This may also include tasks such as moving in and out of bed, using the toilet, applying splints, and providing basic first aid for injuries sustained as a result of their disability.
Our staff can assist people with communication difficulties to support and improve their communication skills, including speech, therapy, or probation of communication services, and implementation of strategies suggested by a Behaviour Support Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist.
Support workers can assist with medication administration, including reminders, organizing pillboxes, and administering medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals. Support workers also monitor medication schedules, document administration, and observe for any adverse reactions or side effects, promptly reporting any concerns to healthcare providers.
Our staff members are trained in manual handling techniques and the use of various equipment such as wheelchairs, hoists, and modified utensils to promote personal activities and independence. To assist our clients in their personal care routines, we utilize a range of specialized tools and equipment such as shower chairs, grab rails, and handheld showerheads to ensure safe and comfortable bathing.
This service includes assistance with incontinence products, routines and strategies to maintain personal hygiene and dignity. Our support staff can assist with bladder management, bowel management, and toileting as well as personal hygiene.
As a service provider, SIL4U commits to upholding the highest quality and safety standards when delivering our support services. We strictly follow NDIS guidelines to ensure that all support workers undergo thorough background checks and hold the required qualifications and certifications. We make sure that they receive regular training for continuous professional development on evidence-based practices in providing personal care support to clients.
We believe in maintaining transparency and accountability in the services we provide to our clients. To achieve this, we document all the support services we offer. This documentation includes accurate records of the time spent, tasks completed, and progress made in achieving individual goals. We share these records with our clients, their families, and NDIS to ensure that everyone involved is informed and up-to-date on the support services we’re offering.