AccessLife Solutions, Inc.
Private Duty Caregiving Service in Chicago
AccessLife Solutions, Inc. is an organization committed to providing superior private duty caregiving services including professional nursing care to individuals who require assistance to maintain an optimal level of wellness and independence in a residence of their choice.
Kathleen M. Gros, a Nurse-Attorney is a well-respected leader in managing nursing care and other services. AccessLife Solutions, Inc. offers a new level of care and services in various settings that best meet the needs of the clients. AccessLife Solutions offers unparalleled levels of personalized services for individuals of all ages. We are dedicated to providing our clients with first-rate customer service, expertise and extensive quality standards that encompass respect and integrity.
Caregiver – (Homemake/Companion) or CNA – Which is right for me?
Caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants provide services that are uniquely designed to assist and extend the ability of a client to remain in their residence of choice (home setting, assisted living setting, etc.) as long as they desire. The difference between services available among the two levels of caregivers are directly related to the overall medical health status of the client.
Caregiver Services
Caregivers provide services that are necessary for an individual to remain independent. A Caregiver is an appropriate choice for a client who does not have complex medical or health issues. These services optimize an individual’s level of wellness in order for them to continue residing safely and comfortably in a residence of their choice. Caregiver services are ideal for clients who are physically independent and need some assistance for basic personal care. Clients must be able to physically bear weight and pivot safely to be eligible for Caregiver services. Services provided by a Caregiver may include the following: Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping and Laundry, Personal Care Assistance (dressing, bathing), Arranging Social Activities, Grocery and other Shopping Medication Reminders, General Errands, Accompany to Physician and Other Appointments, Direct Cognitively Impaired Clients with Activities of Daily Living, Driving (conditional).
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, is an appropriate choice for a client who may have more extensive and complex medical needs. Similar to the Caregiver services, CNA services can extend a client’s ability to safely remain independent in their residence of choice. A CNA received extensive training through educational programs approved by the State of Illinois. These programs, traditionally available through community Junior Colleges, are composed of classroom and clinical work experiences in settings such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. State Certification is awarded upon successful completion of an approved program and achieving a passing score on a standardized test. A CNA is qualified to assist a client who experiences moderate difficulty with ambulation and body mechanics. CNAs can provide services to clients who utilize assistive equipment for ambulation such as a walker or wheelchair. CNAs can even assist those clients with little or no ability to ambulate.
CNA or Caregiver?
CNAs can provide all the services outlined for a Caregiver plus services associated with clients who may have more complex medical needs and/or great physical limitations. Additional care services provided by a CNA may include the following: Taking Vital Signs, Assisting with personal care and bathing, Assist with bodily transfers and positioning, Assess basic symptoms and report to a RN, Reinforce dressing applications, Exercise and Range of Motion, Assist with AccuCheck Diabetic testing.
Give us a call to learn is a Caregiver or CNA is a good fit for your loved one!
AccessLife Solutions
512 W. Burlington, Suite 101
LaGrange, IL 60525
Phone: 708-354-0104
Fax: 708-354-0349
Email: AccessLife Solutions
Website: www.accesslifesolutions.com