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Home Care Aide Services
Home Care Aides are a valuable part of the home care team. We feel strongly about taking care of the people who live in our communities and improving the quality of life for our own neighbors and families. The goal of the Home Care Aide program is to assist individuals of all ages who are recovering from illness or surgery, experiencing long-term illness, or dealing with physical or mental limitations to remain safely in their own homes. Living at home can be less stressful, promote a speedier recovery, allow a productive life, boost morale, help your family stay close, and be less expensive than staying in a health care facility.
Home Health Aide Services
Home Health Aide Services are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse. They assist clients with personal care services such as:
- Bathing
- Linen changing
- Mouth care
- Shampooing
- Shaving
- Skincare
Homemaker Services
Homemaker Services are provided to a variety of people in Mills County and include environmental services as well as social interaction. Homemaker activities and could include:
- Assisting with budgeting/money management
- Companionship
- Food preparation
- Laundry
- Light household management
- Medical transportation
- Shopping/errands
Respite Care Services
Respite care services are also available to assist the Primary Caregiver to leave the home for planned outings. Assisted Medical Transportation serves qualifying clients who are age 60 and older that require assistance to travel to medical appointments. All services are provided to Mills County, IA residents only.
Services
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Assisted Medical Transportation
- Budgeting / Money management
- Companionship
- Housekeeping
- Individualized personal care plans
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Personal care
- Respite care
- Shopping and errands
Benefits
- Attain maximum independence and quality of life
- Bonded
- Compassionate and friendly
- Convenient and private
- CPR trained
- Dependable, highly trained staff
- Flexible scheduling
Contact
For more information call 712-527-9699.
Contact Us
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Julie Lynes, LBSW, MA
Agency Administrator
Email Public Health
Physical Address
212 Independence Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: 712-527-9699
Fax: 712-527-4711
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm