What is the difference between personalized companion care, non-medical personal care

and skilled medical assistance?

The skills and duties of home care personnel vary, but all have one thing in common—they make it possible for care recipients to remain at home in a safe environment and in some cases have more independence than they did before. In the process, they also provide family caregivers with a chance to replenish their depleted physical and emotional reserves.

Companion/homemakers—who help with chores around the house but usually do not perform personal duties for the care recipient.

Homecare aides and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) — provide non-medical personal services such as bathing, dressing, toileting, making meals, light cleaning, and transporting patients to the doctor.

Therapists — work with patients to restore or maintain their motor, speech and cognitive skills.

Registered nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) — provide skilled medical care, including giving medications, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds, and teaching family caregivers how to use complicated equipment at home.

Your needs may vary from week to week or month to month but having a team in place that can deliver all the needed care can relieve the family of stress a worry whenever a new service is required.

The BrightStar team knows the value and importance of compassion, dignity, and respect for all of our clients and their families across all stages of life. Whether you are a new parent and in need of a little extra help around the house or concerned about a parent, grandparent, or loved one who is no longer able to properly care for themselves, BrightStar’s complete line of in-home services can provide the in-home care you’re looking for.

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