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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Welcome to our FAQ page, where we address common questions about our services and care practices. Whether you are exploring care options for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. If you have additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We’re here to help.

Questions on Our Services

What types of services does Kenilworth Domiciliary Care Limited offer?

We offer a wide range of services to meet diverse care needs, including personal care, live-in care, sleep-in care, companionship care, post-hospitalization care, medication administration, household tasks, and assistance with day-to-day errands.

Definition:
Personal care involves supporting individuals with essential daily tasks related to personal hygiene and grooming, particularly when they are unable to perform these tasks independently due to age, illness, or disability.

Services Include:

  • Bathing or showering
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Grooming (e.g. hair care, shaving)
  • Toileting and incontinence care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Mobility assistance
  • Skin care and application of creams

Definition:
Live-in care provides round-the-clock support by a professional caregiver who resides in the individual’s home, ensuring 24/7 assistance with their needs while allowing them to remain in a familiar environment.

Services Include:

  • All aspects of personal care
  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Medication management
  • Mobility and transportation support
  • Help with household tasks
  • Monitoring health and wellbeing

Definition:
Sleep-in care means a carer stays overnight in the client’s home to provide reassurance and support if required during the night, while having their own sleeping arrangements.

Services Include:

  • Being present during the night for peace of mind
  • Assisting with toileting during the night
  • Providing help if the client wakes up confused or disoriented
  • Responding to emergencies or medical needs
  • Supporting clients with conditions like dementia who may be unsettled at night

Definition:
This service ensures that clients take their prescribed medications correctly and on time, managed safely by trained care staff.

Services Include:

  • Reminders to take medication
  • Assistance in opening bottles/blister packs
  • Administering oral, topical, or inhaled medication
  • Recording and monitoring medication intake
  • Liaising with healthcare professionals and family members
  • Supporting with prescription refills

Definition:
Companionship care provides emotional and social support to clients who may be isolated or lonely, enhancing their quality of life through regular interaction and friendship.

Services Include:

  • Engaging in conversation
  • Participating in hobbies and games
  • Accompanying clients on walks or outings
  • Attending appointments or social events
  • Providing a regular friendly presence

Definition:
Short-term support provided to individuals recently discharged from hospital to help them recover and regain independence in their home environment.

Services Include:

  • Assistance with mobility and exercises
  • Help with personal hygiene and dressing
  • Medication support
  • Meal preparation and nutrition monitoring
  • Monitoring health conditions
  • Liaising with healthcare teams
  • Emotional encouragement and confidence-building

Yes, we can. 

Services Include:

  • Light housekeeping (cleaning, dusting, vacuuming)
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Dishwashing
  • Changing bed linens
  • Grocery shopping and unpacking
  • Meal planning and preparation

Yes, we Provide assistance with everyday tasks outside the home that a client may find difficult due to mobility or health challenges.

Services Include:

  • Collecting prescriptions
  • Grocery and household shopping
  • Attending post office or bank
  • Accompanying to or running errands like GP visits
  • Pet care (e.g., walking a dog, buying supplies)
  • Assisting with bill payments or appointments

Questions on How to reach us

What are your office and care hours?

Our administrative office hours are:

  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 09:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Our caregiving services are available:

  • Monday to Saturday: 08:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 09:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Kindly contact us on 07359506101 or come to our office.

 

Questions on Our Employees

How are your caregivers selected and trained?

Our caregivers are carefully selected through a rigorous recruitment process, including background checks and references. They receive comprehensive training to ensure they provide the highest standard of care and support.

At Kenilworth Domiciliary Care, we ensure staff reliability and dedication through:

1. Rigorous Recruitment: We conduct thorough background checks, including DBS screenings, and select candidates with proven care experience and compassion.
2. Comprehensive Training: Staff undergo regular training in personal care, dementia support, and safeguarding, aligning with CQC standards, to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
3. Ongoing Supervision: Managers provide regular performance reviews, spot checks, and one-on-one support to maintain accountability and address issues promptly.
4. Positive Work Environment: We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and recognition programs to boost morale and retention, fostering dedication.
5. Client Feedback: We actively collect and act on client feedback to ensure staff meet expectations, reinforcing their commitment to personalized care.

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