As she marks her first anniversary with Prestige Inhome Care, Sunshine Coast carer Jacinta shares her insights into her experiences, motivations and the meaningful connections she has with her clients.
Prestige Inhome Care were thrilled to be finalists in the Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards 2023 and receive a Highly Commended recognition from Mornington Peninsula Business. A Highly Commended certificate acknowledges those who achieved 90% or more of the winning score!
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. As the disease progresses, people may experience difficulty with movement, speech, and breathing, making it increasingly challenging to perform everyday tasks.
Brendan is a stellar member of the Prestige care team. He’s been with Prestige Inhome Care for almost a year and has proved to be a wonderful asset to the Prestige team. In January, he earned himself a Star Award: “Brendan is a reliable and caring person. He always pays attention to detail. Brendan is always making sure clients receive the best possible service and he’s willing to pick up extra shifts to make sure clients receive care. Very reliable and professional.”
Caring for a loved one is often a personally rewarding experience but can also become emotionally and physically draining. Respite care for caregivers provides temporary relief for primary carers who support and care for someone with additional needs. Respite is ideal for taking a break and looking after your own well-being. It also ensures that your loved one continues to receive quality care. Respite care can provide valuable support to your family or loved one in several ways:
Prestige Inhome Care client, Dorothy is enjoying life to the fullest. Dorothy has created a Bucket List and with the support of her carer Melissa, the sky’s the limit! Dorothy, an NDIS client who lives with dementia, began compiling her bucket list as she approached her seventieth birthday, and she is certainly not letting anything stop her from ticking the boxes.
One of Prestige Inhome Care’s biggest challenges is getting the word out that in-home care is a viable option for people facing difficulties at home. Online reviews are now being used more and more by people as a way to find information about a trusted provider.
Jenny suffered a serious health setback resulting in a three-month hospital stay. On returning to her Sunshine Coast home, her health and physical abilities had been greatly affected, severely impacting her mobility and quality of life. Today, Jenny’s plight has completely turned around. She has resumed her hobbies, feels connected to her community, and is back among friends.
The Australian Government has recently taken action to reduce excessive Home Care Package (HCP) charges and make it easier to compare prices between providers. Today we unpack what these changes mean for Home Care Package recipients and explore how Prestige Inhome Care’s fees weigh up against the new fee updates.
In the lead up to Aged Care Employee Day on August 7th, Prestige Inhome Care clients have sent in some lovely messages of appreciation for their carers (some have been shared below). Thank you to those who have submitted messages, we can’t wait to share them with your carer.
Meet Sanae. Sanae has been a loyal carer with Prestige Inhome Care for over 10 years. For her commitment and dedication to clients, she has continuously received positive feedback and been nominated for Star Awards on more than one occasion.
Sanae gives us an insight into her work and what interests her.
We are so privileged to have many wonderful carers who have had a long relationship with Prestige Inhome Care and our clients. Meet Anna, who recently clocked up an extraordinary 15 years with Prestige. Anna loves her work and after almost 30 years as a carer, her work has been a big part of her life and who she is.