There are few things in life more sacred to us than our homes. They are the first place we want to return to, and the last place we want to leave. Extending the time we live in them is a priority for many older Australians, and Home Care services are often the best way to achieve this.
BASScare’s Home Care services strike the perfect balance between choice and support so you can live your life the way you want to. Our aim is to empower senior Australians to feel safe, secure and comfortable in their own homes with a level of service tailored to them.
Our flexible options are designed to cater to your needs and desires, whether that’s temporary assistance or a long-term solution.
What is BASScare Home Services?
Home Care involves a level of service tailored to the individual and delivered in their home. What that help looks like is different for everyone depending on your circumstances. It may simply involve a check-in from a care worker once a week, a hand with groceries and shopping, or more comprehensive support for complex needs.
Whatever your situation, BASScare can help keep you safe and comfortable in your own home for longer.
How BASScare Home Services works
At BASScare Home Care, we aim to make the process of accessing Home Care Packages straightforward and transparent. Here’s an overview of how it works:
Assessment : Begin by registering with My Aged Care, where you will undergo an assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to determine your care needs and eligibility for a Home Care Package.
Approval and Waiting Period : Once approved, you will receive a letter confirming your eligibility and indicating your priority level. You may need to wait until a package becomes available based on your priority and availability.
Finding a Provider : When a package is assigned to you, you have 56 days to choose a home care provider. BASScare Home Care is here to support you with a range of services tailored to your needs.
Creating Your Care Plan : Together with BASScare, you will develop a personalised care plan outlining the services and support you require.
Service Delivery : Once your care plan is in place, BASScare will coordinate and deliver the agreed services, regularly reviewing and adjusting your care as needed.
Home Care Services
Services for your care
Personal Care
Assistance with showering, toileting, continence management, dressing and grooming, delivering meals and meal preparation.
Nursing
Our care workers coordinate with general and specialist medical practitioners to safeguard your health and wellbeing and ensure that you receive the necessary nursing care. This might include a friendly medication reminder, wound care or any type of clinical assistance.
Medication Assistance
Assistance with safe administration of medication and working in conjunction with your GP to ensure medication is appropriate for your health needs.
Allied Health Services
We have a broad range of services developed to support your continued independence at home and in your community, including physiotherapy, podiatry, massage therapy and more.
Care and Service Coordination
This involves having a dedicated care manager to assist with co-ordinating your services and monitoring changes to care needs.
Services to be safe at home
Garden Maintenance
We provide a range of services to assist you in keeping your garden well-maintained and safe
Basic Home Maintenance
We provide a range of services that keep you safe in your own home.
Domestic Assistance Help
Assistance with basic chores around the house.
Services to interact with your community
Transport Assistance
We can arrange safe and comfortable transport when you need to attend an appointment, go shopping, see a movie or visit family and friends.
Social Engagement
BASScare hosts a range of social activities in a community-based group setting as well as accompanied activities.
Shopping Assistance
We can help you with all aspects of everyday shopping, whether that involves help with transport to shops, carrying your shopping bags, or someone to do your shopping for you. Your BASScare Care Manager will work with you to develop a care plan that is tailored to your needs.
If you would like more information, please download our brochure and contact us via phone (03) 8809 0050 or email homecare@basscare.org.auor visit us at our Home Services Office at 131 Maling Road, Canterbury Victoria 3126.
BASScare acknowledges the traditional owners as the original custodians of this land, and respects their customs and traditions and their special relationship with the land.
