Overnight Respite
OzPol can do a number of things to support the carer (including working carers) in their caring role. Monitoring the health and well being of carers is part of supporting the caring role. OzPol provides information to carers on the different health and community service options as well as overnight respite for the respite recipient; this enhances the carer's health and wellbeing. When having a break from caring responsibilities the majority of carers will choose to do the things they have always enjoyed doing before they found themselves in a caring role.
Overnight respite is provided at OzPol Villa, where the respite recipient may receive regular assistance at night. Respite ensure the respite recipient's usual routines and activities are not disrupted due to the absence of their carer and provides personal care, assistance with therapy or exercise programs or other support usually provided by their carer.
Respite can be provided in the form of planned regular respite, emergency respite, crisis respite, and/or occasional respite.
Services Provided
The Villa offers a 24-hour personal care service. Dedicated and professionally-trained bilingual staff provide day-to-day personal assistance, such as:
- Bathing, showering and toileting
- Dressing, undressing and grooming
- Assistance with meals
- Supervision of medication
Meals
European cuisine is our specialty. All meals are served in the dining room. Meals may be provided within the care recipient's room in cases of illness and/or incapacity.
Activities
The activities program provides social, intellectual, physical and emotional stimulation so as to maintain daily living skills and social skills. Activities include exercise, walks in the Villa gardens, memory games etc. Entertainment comprises films and videos, singing and discussions on various topics. Activities are always enjoyable.
Fees and charges
Respite is available at the Villa for short or long term stay. The set daily fee may be reduced should the carer meet the Respite Provider's criteria. Further information on fees may be obtained from Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres as well as from OzPol. Contact us for more information.
Medication and other expenses, such as chemist, podiatry, dentist and hairdressing are paid by the respite recipient. Transport for personal reasons, ie shops, doctor etc are also paid by the respite recipient.