Our Services
OzPol assists clients with maintaining independence in their own home, and supports family carers in their caring role. There are a number of services that we can provide under the Home Support Program and the Home Care Package Funding.
Home Duties
Cleaning (e.g. vacuuming, mopping)
Clothes and linen washing
Bed making
Ironing
Personal Care
Bathing
Hygiene
Showering
Dressing
Hair care
Meal Preparation
Preparation of breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snack food
Catering to specific dietary needs (e.g. diabetic, gluten intolerant)
Basic food preparation (e.g. vegetable chopping)
Assistance with grocery shopping
Bill Payment
Assistance with payment of bill over the phone or in person
Transport to the place of bill payment
Transport and Assistance
Transport to local shops, medical based appointments, banks, post office and day respite
Assistance provided at destination (e.g. with shopping)
Medication Assistance
Transport to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions
Organisation of Webster Paks
Registered nurse assistance
Nursing
Provided by a registered nurse
General health enquiries
Monitoring of vital parameters e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature
Wound management
Medication assistance and advice
Continence Management
Assessments by a registered nurse
Delivery of continence aids
Mobility Aid Provision
Organisation of the provision of mobility aids e.g. wheelchairs
Organisation of Medical Appointments
Home based or out of home
Others e.g. dental appointments
Allied health care appointments e.g. physiotherapist, podiatrist
Medical doctor appointments
Pathology services e.g. blood and urine collection
Respite Care
In – Home – respite care provided in your home;
Centre – Based Day Respite
Overnight Respite
Allied Health
Podiatry
Physio
Dietitian
Occupational Therapy
Transport
To/From Appointments
Day Trips
Social Support
Organisation of counselling and mental health appointments if required
Providing company and friendship
Emotional support
Other
Information
Referrals
Advocacy
The above services can be provided by federally funded Home Support Program, Home Care Packages or as Self-Funded Services.