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How to Select the Most Compatible Personal Care Assistant for Your Senior Loved One

At Visiting Angels, we're committed to making sure our clients in Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Philadelphia and surrounding PA find the personal care assistant that can provide the in-home care they need

Many families find it hard to choose the right personal care assistant for their loved ones. At Visiting Angels Jenkintown, we have years of experience in matching clients with care providers and know just how important it is to make a good choice. With our Select Your Caregiver program, you can get peace of mind that your loved one truly is in good hands.

What Should You Look For When Finding a Personal Care Assistant?

If you are looking for a caregiver for your loved one but are unsure what qualities they must have in order to be the perfect fit, we can help. These are the top three qualities a suitable caregiver should have:

  1. Skills and Experience

    Home care for seniors includes many different services. For instance, there is companion care, which provides seniors with help and support with daily tasks. Personal care was developed to offer assistance with personal care and mobility. There are also various specialized types of care, like dementia care, end of life care or transitional care.

    If your loved one needs just help with daily tasks, you should look for a companion care provider. If they, however, have special needs stemming from mobility or cognitive issues, you should select a personal care assistant with the proper skills and experience.

    It is a good idea to come up with a list of activities your loved one needs help with and go over them with your chosen home care agency to make sure they can provide all the requested services and have caregivers with appropriate training.

  2. Compatible Personality Traits

    In order to ease the transition into care and ensure your loved one has the best possible caregiving experience, it is important to choose a compatible personal care assistant.

    With compatibility comes not just trust but a good relationship, which is the basis of quality care. Your loved one will spend hours a week or even day with their caregiver so they need to get along well and understand each other.

    If they are a good match, they will both enjoy the time they spend together and your loved one will not just gain a trustworthy caregiver but a good friend too.

    Before selecting a caregiver for your loved one, talk to them in order to determine if your loved one would be comfortable receiving care from them. Trust your instincts and choose a caregiver your parent or relative will be happy with.

  3. Availability and Scheduling

    Whether your loved one needs care a couple of hours per week or full-time care, you need to find a caregiver who can accommodate their schedule. For many seniors, having an established routine is important – and we believe that a home care agency should always respect your family's schedule.

    However, it is important to note that you should not give up on a good personal care assistant if they are unable to meet your scheduling needs 100 percent. Making slight changes to your loved one's routine will not harm their well-being, but choosing an incompatible caregiver can. So, if you need to make a small sacrifice to get the best of the best, it is definitely worth it.

Are you looking for qualified caregivers in Jenkintown, PA? Give us a call today to schedule your free at-home consultation and find out more about our unique Select Your Caregiver program. We provide in-home senior care throughout Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, and throughout Eastern Montgomery County, PA.

Serving Jenkintown, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Glenside, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels JENKINTOWN, PA
1250 Greenwood Ave #1A
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-938-7201
215-938-7202
Fax: 215-887-7204

Serving Jenkintown, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Glenside, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels JENKINTOWN, PA
1250 Greenwood Ave #1A
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-938-7201
215-938-7202
Fax: 215-887-7204