Home Host Day Respite
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Location
- Ballina Shire NSW
- Byron Shire NSW
- Lismore Shire NSW
- Richmond Valley Shire NSW
- Tweed Shire NSW
- Gold Coast QLD
Service Description
Home Host is a relatively new concept where flexible long-day respite is provided to groups of frail or aged loved-ones in the home of a qualified care-worker.
Our service seeks to create an intimate, home-like and reassuring environment for an average of 3 to 4 participants per home.
Each home has its own identity and care is taken to place care-recipients according to related interests and experiences.
Daily programs and activities are designed to respond to group needs with an emphasis on wellness and lifestyle enhancement and maintenance.
Each home operates between 3 to 4 days a week and provides up to 10 hours of respite per day. There are allowances for variable start and finish times and full or part day use.
Respite homes are viewed by participants as a regular ‘get-together with friends’.
Brochure
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Feros Care Home Host Brochure
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Care Package
Our care package includes:
- comprehensive care planning and ongoing assessments
- up to 10 hours a day of respite care available 3 to 4 days a week
- variable start and finish times and full or part day use depending on carer need
- provision of care within a neighbourhood home environment
- matching of care-recipients interests and experiences to foster group identities
- morning and afternoon tea (carers are requested to pack lunches for the day)
- choice of activities and entertainment
- regular outings to parks, luncheons and community events
- joint activities with other Feros Care services
- support for those suffering from memory loss or confusion
- assistance with personal care, eating, medications, treatments, some wound dressing and communication aides
- visiting and socialising
For more information on the care package contact our Respite Care Team on 1300 763 583.
Signature Features
Our signature features that can ‘make a difference’ include:
- services delivered by professional and qualified care-givers who have a passion for working with aged people and people with a disability and see it as a privilege to do so
- use of best practice guidelines to ensure services are targeted and responsive to individual needs
- special home meal days where recipients help to prepare a lunch time feast or special treat
- wellness and lifestyle oriented activities that promote socialisation and healthy ageing
- manicures, hand massages and companionship provided by our friendly volunteers
- counselling and chaplain services
- transport to and from planned Feros Care activities and outings
- assistance with arrangements for regular or planned respite breaks
- priority access to other Feros Care respite, community and residential care services
Eligibility
Seniors who require assistance with daily living and whose main carer is a working family member or friend.
Working is defined as participating in or looking for paid work, undergoing training, study or voluteering as a means to finding meaningful employment.
Feros Care also has services for non-working carers. Just talk to our Respite Care Team on 1300 763 583.
Eligibility is assessed by a qualified Feros Care Manager in consultation with the carer(s), prospective care-recipient and significant others.
Carers can self-refer to Feros Care by calling 1300 763 583 or be referred by the Commonwealth Carers Respite Centre contactable on 1800 059 059.
Easy Access Steps
THINK |
Think about what support you need to continue caring for your loved-one. How many hours a week would help you keep up with other commitments? Would a home-based respite service work well for you, your loved-one and family? |
RING |
Ring our Respite Care Team on 1300 763 583. You will be allocated a Feros Care Manager who will assess your respite needs and outline eligibility and assessment requirements. Arrangements can also be made to visit the day centre to try out the service. |
DECIDE |
Our Feros Care Manager will answer any questions you may have about the service including fees and care planning. Discuss your decision with family and friends. Review the care plan and sign the Care-Recipient Agreement which outlines the terms and conditions of service delivery. |
BOOK |
Book the respite hours and days you need with your Feros Care Manager. |
RECEIVE |
Prepare your loved-one for their respite experience. Take the time you need upon arrival to settle in and look forward to an improved quality of life for you and your loved-one. |
Value Adding
The following services may be available upon request for an additional fee:
- transport to and from the respite home
- some planned activities and outings
Affordability
The Feros Home Host Day Respite is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government under the National Respite for Carers Program, Employed Carers Initiative.
The standard daily contribution will be $25 per day for 10 hours of respite care.Part day payments are charged at $5/hour.
Allowances and subsidies are available for those families who are financially or socially disadvantaged.
A direct debit arrangement where fees are deducted fortnightly from a nominated bank account is the preferred method of payment. Feros Care also accepts credit card, cheques or cash payments.
