​

Frequently Asked Questions about KJ'S In Home Care

 

 

What is home care and how does it differ from home healthcare?

• In it’s truest meaning, home care refers to any type of care (medical or non-medical) that is provided for the client in their home. In recent years, however, there has been a slight shift in terminology. While home care can be used to describe both medical and non-medical care, typically “home care” refers to non-medical care such as companionship/homemaking services and personal care services, while “home healthcare” refers to the provision of skilled nursing care other care such as speech, physical or occupational therapy.

 

What services does KJ’S Elderly Care provide?

• KJ’S Elderly Care provides companionship services such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping/errands, incidental transportation, medication reminders, and grooming. We also provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and hygiene, mobility assistance, transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence and feeding/special diet assistance. KJ’S also provide care for clients with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

 

How are KJ’S Caregivers selected?

• Each KJ’S Caregiver is an employee who is carefully screened and trained before caring for a client. Each must undergo a rigorous process including background checks, DMV, and personal and professional reference checks. All KJ’S Caregivers are covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance for our clients peace-of-mind. We strive to hire the very best Caregivers to become KJ’S Caregivers, because we only hire people we would want caring for a member of our own family.

 

How much does in-home care cost?

• KJ’S Elderly Care offers competitive and fair rates depending upon the level of care needed.

 

Do you provide services to those in nursing homes or assisted living communities?

 

• Yes. KJ’S Elderly Care can provide companionship or personal care to residents at assisted living communities and nursing homes who may desire additional attention or personalized care.

 

Is there a written plan of care for each client? Is it modified and if so, how often?

 

• KJ’S Elderly Care develops an individualized and completely confidential Plan of Care for each client. The purpose is to document the type of care services needed and when the client would like to initiate care. Once the client, and family members, agrees on the Plan of Care, we will use that information to recommend the Caregivers who will be delivering the service, establish the schedule and agree to the monitoring and communication. Plans of Care are reviewed with the client and family with the client and family. The review is an important process to ensure the client is receiving the appropriate level of care and is pleased with the caregiver providing the care.

 

Will I have the same Caregiver all the time? How will I meet my Caregiver?

• During the initial conversation and the in-home visit, the Patient Care Consultant will document the services required and the client’s preferences for a Caregiver’s match. Then, the Patient Care Consultant selects the best caregiver fit for the client and will arrange an introduction between the client, Caregiver, and Consultant to introduce each member of this new team. During that meeting, all of the involved parties review the Plan of Care to ensure that everyone agrees and understands what services are to be provided.

 

What if my Caregiver is sick or on vacation?

​

• KJ’S Elderly Care employs a team of Caregivers so that employs a team of Caregivers so that your care service will not be interrupted if someone gets sick or goes on vacation. If your care service will not be interrupted if someone gets sick or goes on vacation. If your Caregiver is unavailable, the Caregiver will arrange another caregiver and will contact is unavailable, the Caregiver will arrange another caregiver and will contact you in advance of the change. The Patient Care Consultant will also introduce the interim caregiver to you and review your Plan of Care with the interim caregiver prior to service. Our goal is to ensure that services are provided as expected. Your safety and security are a top priority.

 

What are ADLs and IADLs?

• Activities of Daily Living  (Adls) includes the basic tasks essential for day-to-day functioning, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility and toileting. Many seniors who require help with such activities are largely independent, but may require help with one or two ADLs. In some cases, intermittent help from a family member or friend may be all that is needed. However, in many cases, particularly when family or friends are unavailable and the importance of scheduling these activities is critical, informal care arrangements may not be adequate.

​

Are services available 24 hours, 7 days a week?

 

• Yes.