Hiring a Hospital Sitter to Help After Surgery in Hospitals
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What is a Hospital Sitter?
A hospital sitter, also known as a patient sitter or hospital companion, is a trained professional who provides one-on-one observation and support to patients while they are admitted to the hospital. Hospital sitters are typically used for patients who are at risk of falling, wandering, or exhibiting other behaviors that may put them at risk.
Recuperating During a Short Term Hospital Stay with a Hired Hospital Sitter
Often times families find themselves feeling helpless when a health care setback occurs especially when caregiving is at a distance. If someone in your family is hospitalized or in a senior living rehabilitation center, a hospital sitter can offer peace of mind that their needs are being tended to. Our qualified senior caregivers are available 24/7 to provide the care and comfort that your family member may need. Because of the uncertainty especially in a new environment, many families look for companionship for an aging parent or family member to stay with them during a hospital stay. Care in a hospital setting often times has a shortage of hospital personnel and for that reason a private duty caregiver may ease the transitional stay. Rest assured, families can depend on an “accountable” caregiver we refer to families provided by our nurse registry.
Post-Surgical and After Illness Assistance at Home or During Rehabilation
Having peace of mind that an extra set of eyes is looking after a family member is priceless. With most hospitals and skilled nursing and rehab centers patient to staff ratio being slim, hiring a home health aide or companion to sit with mom or dad can be the answer you have been waiting for. Simple tasks such as accompanying a loved one to and from the dining room at skilled nursing and rehab to assisting writing notes to a loved one can make life easier.
Hospital Sitter While Receiving Hospice Care
Whether you have a loved one at a skilled nursing and rehab, inpatient hospice care center or hospital setting, a licensed senior caregiver can help families feel comfortable knowing a family member in critical care is not left alone. Non-medical health caregivers to staff ratio at facilities can be limited. Get the peace of mind by hiring a hourly caregiver.
Providing Home Health Aides/CNAs for Area Hospitals Throughout Palm Beach And Martin Counties for Private Care:
- Palms West – Royal Palm Beach
- Wellington Regional – Wellington
- JFK Medical Center- Atlantis
- JFK North Medical Center – West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center – Palm Beach Gardens
- Good Samaritan Medical Center – West Palm Beach
- St. Mary’s Medical Center – West Palm Beach
- West Palm Beach Medical Center – West Palm Beach
- Jupiter Medical Center – Jupiter
- Delray Medical Center – Delray Beach
- Boca Regional – Boca Raton
- Cleveland Clinic – Stuart
Benefits of a Hospital Sitter
For elderly patients, hospital sitters can provide several benefits, including:
- Prevent falls: Hospital sitters can provide one-on-one observation to help prevent falls, which can be a significant risk for elderly patients.
- Assist with mobility: Hospital sitters can assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring that elderly patients are comfortable and safe.
- Provide companionship: Hospital sitters can provide companionship and social interaction, which can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Monitor medication: Hospital sitters can help monitor medication schedules, ensuring that elderly patients receive their medication as prescribed.
- Assist with personal care: Hospital sitters can assist with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Advocate for the patient: Hospital sitters can help advocate for the patient, ensuring that their needs and concerns are addressed by healthcare providers.
Overall, hospital sitters can play a vital role in supporting elderly patients while they are admitted to the hospital. They can help ensure that the patient receives the care and attention they need to maintain their comfort, safety, and dignity, and can provide peace of mind to family members who may not be able to be present in the hospital at all times.
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Can a Companion help with hands on personal care?
Companion” or “sitter” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual and accompanies such individual on trips and outings and may prepare and serve meals to such individual. A companion may NOT provide hands-on personal care to a client. At Accountable Home Care, we refer only licensed caregivers that are either home health aides or certified nursing assistances that can offer companionship AND hands-on personal care.
Am I able to get a caregiver just to help me bath?
Yes, we have a number of licensed caregivers able to provide clients with a one hour bath visit. Whether a client is in need of a bath for soaking or a shower, families and client's alike can feel good knowing personal hygiene has been attended to. For some clients that may be hesitate in starting care, a bath visit can be a great way to give home care a try.
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We retained Accountable during a very emotionally trying period in our mother’s life after she became very ill and could no longer live alone. Accountable provided services to our mother for approximately 1 year. Although it is very difficult to bring a caregiver into the home of a person who has been independent for her entire life, Accountable was very sensitive to our mother’s needs and concerns. They worked with us to find professional, qualified caregivers to care for our mother. We would recommend Accountable to anyone in need of professional, qualified and sensitive caregivers for part-time or full-time care.
Happy Family Member Beth A. – Jupiter, FL
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