Care About You
“Care About You” is a 100% Irish-owned home care company, founded in 2012 and based in Shannon, Co Clare. The company has multiplied with the opening of the Midlands office in Athlone in 2013 and the Galway and Cork offices in 2018. We are an approved HSE Elderly Care & Disability Care provider and provide to individuals personally.
Person-Centred Care is a way of thinking and doing things that sees the people using health and social services as equal partners in planning, developing and monitoring care to make sure it meets their needs. The underlying (holistic) philosophy is about supporting people to help them meet their aspirations and needs.
We conduct ourselves with uncompromising integrity and honesty as individuals, as teams, and as a company. We relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and excellence in processes and services and define success as getting the right things done well. We strive for the active engagement of our employees, service users and their representatives in the development and delivery of exceptional care services.
What We Do
Person-Centred Care
At "Care About You," we prioritise person-centred care services. Our approach is rooted in understanding each individual's unique preferences, needs, and aspirations. We build meaningful relationships, gaining insights into their values, interests, and goals to create tailored care plans. By valuing their identity, promoting independence, and providing compassionate support, we enhance their quality of life and empower them to live on their terms. Our person-centred approach prioritises privacy, dignity, independence, and confidentiality to ensure a nurturing and respectful care experience for each individual.
Home Care
At Care About You, we offer home care services tailored to individuals of various age groups, all in their homes. Whether you or your loved one are recovering from an illness or facing challenges in daily tasks, we are here to provide the necessary support to maintain independence and enjoy the familiarity of home. Our person-centred approach ensures that your needs take precedence, whether you require ongoing assistance or temporary help. We are equipped to assist with household chores and activities of daily living, ensuring your well-being and comfort are our top priorities.
Disability Care
Care About You has vast experience delivering excellent disability care to individuals of all ages with disabilities. We conduct thorough assessments to gain insight into their abilities, challenges, medical conditions, preferences, and goals. This information and risk assessments form the basis of our individualised support plans. Our approach to risk assessments is not about restricting opportunities but instead finding safe ways for individuals to pursue their desires. We involve the individual and their family members, as needed, in the collaborative process of conducting these assessments.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
At “Care About You” Our Vision is to provide the highest quality person-centred care to enhance the quality of a person’s life and to help them live independent lives to the fullest extent possible in their home and within their community.
About our Home Care Services:
There are a number of reasons why people need home care support. The support required can vary considerably.Some of the reasons support is required are as follows:
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Elderly
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People Becoming Less Mobile And Restricted In What They Can Do On Their Own
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Physical Disabilities
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Intellectual Disability
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Isolation Due To A Lack Of A Personal Support Structure
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Poor Security
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Illness
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Dementia
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Sensory Impairment
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Inability To Meet The Needs Of Children
How can home care services help?
At Care About you, our home care services help to promote:
Community Integration:
At “Care About You” we are aware that unfortunately many people with disabilities or those who experience social isolation for a variety of reasons can suffer from much reduced involvement with their local communities. We can support you to have fuller participation in your local community. We can also support you to have a valued social role and to access services and recreational facilities.
Personal Care and Support:
At “Care About You” we are experienced at assisting individuals with all aspects of personal care including assisting with bathing/showering/bed bath, toileting, incontinence wear, catheter/convene assistance, feeding, dressing. There is a direct link between maintaining strong personal care and quality of life.
Independent Living:
At “Care About You” we have extensive experience in assisting people with physical, mobility or intellectual disabilities/mental health difficulties to lead an independent and meaningful life. We also have experience in supporting young people who are leaving residential or foster care placements to adapt to independent living.
This includes teaching and empowering young people to:
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Learn To Cook
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Do Laundry
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Do Shopping
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Learn About Money Management And Budgeting
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Do Housework
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Pursue Further Education
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Seek Employment
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Pursue Social Interests And Hobbies
Our Accreditations/Awards:
Our team at Care About You, pride ourselves in seeking to provide the highest quality home care possible. As a HSE Approved Provider of Elderly Care in both the 2016 and 2018 Tender Process our policies and procedures met the requirements as set out in their detailed Service Standards. As a member of the HCCI we continue to promote best in class practice for the Irish Home Care sector.
We are subject to audit by HCCI initially before we are allowed to join and then every 2 years as an ongoing member. As part of our continuous improvement philosophy we plan to seek ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation in 2022.
Testimonials
Very happy with the service. I like that it’s a local office and that they are always just a phone call away. Company looks after my physical needs but also importantly my mental needs.
Padric
We have been with “Care About You” since March 2018, when my mother returned home after a severe cancer operation. It was our first experience of needing care in the home. “Care About You” promptly and kindly arrived the afternoon of her return to assess our needs and meet them. Three years on we have been supported through vastly different care landscapes and are delighted to have an ongoing relationship with this care agency.
Denise
I am very pleased and happy with the Service I am getting and very happy with the Care Staff involved in my care, they are excellent.
Nuala
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What is the catchment of our person-centred care services?At Care About You, we offer clients person-centred care services in Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Cork and Kerry.
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Do you have the same caregiver for all person-centred care services?At Care About You, we aim to provide consistent support from one or two care support worker depending on your needs and call schedule. One of the management team will contact you if it is necessary to introduce a new support worker to cover illness or annual leave. The new support worker will be fully trained and shadowed by an existing support worker.