In Home Disability Support Services
St Jude’s Disability Support Services are committed to providing support to clients that help to build their skills and achieve their goals.
Our dedicated team of Support Workers assist clients either in their own homes or in our accommodation to supervise and assist with a large variety of daily living tasks. The goal of these services is to support clients with everyday living needs and build skills in these areas to encourage independence.
Our in home care service range from a handful of hours per day to 24/7 care, depending on the unique needs of each and every client. Unlike other disability service providers, St Jude’s offer a highly flexible approach, with no minimum NDIS funding or hours required to take up our services. This means, if you need only a handful of hours of support per day, our team is here to help.
The type of support provided will also range and align with the needs of each client. Read on to learn more about some of the tasks St Jude’s Disability Support Services provide to clients in the comfort of their own home.
Personal Care
Tasks such as showering, toileting, dressing and grooming form part of our everyday lives, but some individuals may need some supervision or assistance to complete them. Our team supports clients by working with them to build their skills in these areas. We understand that these tasks are very personal and with client comfort our utmost priority, we ensure that the Support Worker each client works with are compatible and have a trusting, friendly relationship.
Domestic Assistance
Part of everyday living includes maintaining and operating a household. Our team provides varied levels of domestic assistance, which includes but is not limited to tidying, cleaning, washing and laundry. Much like our personal care, we work with clients and to build skills in these areas that allow such tasks to be performed more independently in the future.
As a disability service provider, we can also provide professional cleaning services on an ongoing basis for clients who prefer this to be done on a larger scale. Some of the cleaning services provided include:
- Mopping
- Dusting
- Vacuuming
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Bathroom Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
- Deep House Cleaning
- Bond and Vacate Cleaning
- Window Cleaning
- Tailored Cleaning Services
To learn more about our cleaning services, read here.
Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping
A big part of everyday living is eating and eating well!
St Jude’s Disability Support Services assist clients in a variety of ways to ensure they are supported in the preparation of their daily meals.
This starts from meal planning which takes into account client needs and goals. We get to know our clients and their preferences to ensure their daily meals are right for them.
Our Support Workers can also assist clients by taking them grocery shopping or doing this on their behalf. This includes transportation and can be combined with other activities when out in the community.
We also support clients to build their skills in meal preparation, whether that means helping prepare and to cook a variety of exciting meals. Clients often have weekly meal plans and with more supervision, clients grow more independent as they become more skilled and learn how to make their favorite meals.
Some clients may also require supervision and support when it comes to eating and drinking, all of which our Support Workers provide.
Gardening Services
For clients with outdoor living areas, Support Workers can also assist with ongoing maintenance or larger gardening services.
We work with clients to build their skills surrounding gardening and yard maintenance and even arrange fun outdoor activities such as planting and working in community and vegetable gardens.
St Jude’s Disability Support Services also employ full time gardeners, for homes which require a professional to carry out more complex tasks.
Transport
Support Workers have access to a number of St Jude’s accessible vehicles which can be used to transport clients in the community.
Whether it be to medical appointments or to participate in activities, our team can take care of client transportation needs.
Many clients also have learned to utilize public transport, under the supervision of Support Workers, which allows them to more independently access the community and increase their inclusion and participation in the local area.
If you would like to learn more about our in-home care and disability support services, contact our friendly team by emailing hello@stjudes.com.au or giving us a call on (08) 9279 4343.