Personal Support Worker
Personal Support Worker (PSW) care provides hands-on, compassionate assistance to help patients manage daily living needs in the comfort of their own home. PSWs support clients recovering from an accident, illness, or age-related challenges by assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and household activities. Their role is essential in maintaining dignity, independence, and safety for clients who may not be able to fully care for themselves.
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PSW services are often integrated into rehabilitation and medical care plans, working alongside nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. By ensuring day-to-day needs are met, PSWs help patients focus on recovery while easing the burden on family caregivers.
When does a patient need PSW?
Many patients face challenges with daily tasks after an injury, illness, or major life change. PSW care may be needed when clients experience:
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Mobility issues: Difficulty walking, transferring from bed to chair, or using stairs safely.
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Personal care needs: Challenges with bathing, dressing, grooming, or toileting independently.
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Health and safety risks: Risk of falls, medication errors, or inability to maintain a clean living space.
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Fatigue or pain: Difficulty completing daily routines due to physical discomfort.
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Family strain: When caregivers cannot meet all of the client’s care needs on their own.
How PSW helps
At Alliance Diagnostics and Treatments, our PSWs provide individualized, home-based care with compassion and respect. Their support includes:
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Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming to maintain health and dignity.
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Help with mobility and safe transfers, including the use of mobility aids.
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Meal preparation and monitoring of nutrition and hydration.
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Medication reminders and support with daily routines.
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Light housekeeping to create a safe and comfortable home environment.
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Emotional support and companionship to reduce isolation and improve well-being.
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Collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
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And more, depending on a patient's conditions.