Personal Assistance

Personal Assistance involves providing direct support with essential daily living activities to help individuals maintain their health, dignity, and independence. These services are delivered either in the individual’s home or community settings and are tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Core Activities Include:

• Assistance with bathing, showering, and grooming to promote personal hygiene and well-being.

• Support with dressing and undressing, including selecting appropriate clothing.

• Help with feeding and meal consumption, ensuring nutritional needs are met safely.

• Aid with mobility and positioning as needed to enhance comfort and prevent injury.

• Encouragement and support to perform tasks independently whenever possible.

Goals of Personal Assistance:

• Maintain or improve physical health and cleanliness.

• Enhance self-esteem through respectful and person-centered care.

• Support continued engagement in home and community life.

• Reduce caregiver burden by providing reliable, professional assistance.