Respite care for the elderly serves as a vital lifeline for both the elderly and their carers, offering temporary relief and support in times of need. Oxford Aunts has provided respite care to thousands of families across Oxfordshire and beyond for over 50 years. With an Oxford Aunts respite carer, you will be able to live life your way with as much independence as possible. You’ll benefit from a tailored plan of care delivered by a compassionate carer on a one-to-one basis. Learn more about the importance of respite care, its benefits, and how it can positively impact the lives of your elderly loved ones. What is respite care for the elderly Respite care for the elderly provides a vital
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What is a Home Carer?
At Oxford Aunts, we understand the importance of compassionate and dedicated home carers in providing exceptional care and support to those who need it. But you may be wondering – what exactly is a home carer? A home carer is a professional dedicated to enriching the lives of those they care for. They often become essential to their client’s daily routines by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and a friendly presence. Whether it’s helping with personal care tasks, offering medication reminders, or simply engaging in heartfelt conversations, a home carer ensures that clients feel valued, respected, and genuinely cared for. Here we explore what a home carer is and the role of our dedicated and passionate carers in enhancing our
...What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term type of care that gives family members and caregivers a welcome break from their caregiving duties while a professional carer looks after their loved ones. This allows family carers to rest, relax and catch up on personal affairs so they can get back to their loved ones feeling rested and recharged. It is far less disruptive and unsettling for your loved one to receive respite care in the comfort of their home rather than endure the upheaval of leaving their home even for a short time. This can be incredibly upsetting for someone in their later years, particularly if they are living with a condition like dementia where comfort and familiarity are so important. At
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Hourly Care at Oxford Aunts
At Oxford Aunts we have been taking care of everything to ensure that we provide an exceptional service to our community since 1967. With this in mind, we have the exciting news that we are now looking to expand our services and are seeking Hourly Care Assistants based within the Oxfordshire area to join our team. This will be to cover our Live in Carers breaks. You will have the opportunity to do a minimum of 3 hour shifts or cover our long breaks of 8 hours. This is great as you can earn well with less travel and will rarely have to travel or work during unsociable hours.
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Respite Care
EXCEPTIONAL RESPITE CARE AT HOME Respite care at home is a short term care package that means a person can be cared for in their beloved home by a dedicated and experienced carer whilst a family carer is afforded time away from their role of caring to catch up and protect their own wellbeing. It is far less disruptive and unsettling for your loved one to receive respite care as a live-in care arrangement in the comfort of their home, rather than enduring the upheaval of moving out into a care home for a short period of time. This can be incredibly upsetting for someone in their later years, particularly if they are living with a condition, like dementia where...
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