Enhancing quality of life in retirement homes
GEM’s dedicated personal support workers (PSWs) provide peace of mind to clients and their families when additional retirement home support is needed, in both independent and assisted living environments. Our capable staff play a vital role in enhancing residents’ autonomy by offering a wide range of services tailored to individual needs.
Extra care benefits the whole family
Engaging an external care provider offers numerous benefits, including one-on-one attention and invaluable respite for family caregivers. This is especially true should extra supervision be advantageous at night, when staffing levels are typically diminished.
An extensive menu of support services
- Personal care assistance: Supplementing support for daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure residents maintain hygiene and dignity.
- Medication reminders: Ensuring residents take prescribed medications on time, as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Companionship: Providing emotional support through friendly conversations, engaging in hobbies, or accompanying residents on outings or to appointments.
- Nutritional support: Assisting with meal preparation and/or navigating meal times.
- Light housekeeping: Performing tasks like tidying, laundry, and changing bed linens to maintain a clean, comfortable and healthy living space.
- Health monitoring: Observing changes in the resident’s condition, such as signs of illness or discomfort, and reporting them to nursing staff or family members.
- Exercise assistance: Encouraging light physical activity or supporting exercise routines recommended by physiotherapists.
- Support for cognitive health: Engaging residents in activities to stimulate memory and mental alertness, particularly for those with conditions like dementia.
- Mobility support: Assisting with walking, transferring between beds or chairs, or using mobility aids like wheelchairs or walkers.
- Safety and fall prevention: Helping residents navigate their surroundings safely to minimize the risk of accidents.
Client-focused care
As a complement to the work of the retirement home, GEM focuses on catering to the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of each individual, ensuring a more fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.
Contact us to explore how our services and decades of experience can work for you.