Elements of Elder Care - Phoenix, Arizona
PRIVATE DUTY

PRIVATE DUTY IN PHOENIX, AZ - ELEMENTS OF ELDER CARE

As loved ones get older, their needs grow and grow. Sometimes family cannot provide the help and care that is needed on a daily basis. That’s where Private Duty comes in! Private Duty is care that is provided in the comfort of one’s own home. It is for those who struggle with daily tasks at home. Family and friends can relax knowing that someone is in their loved one’s home helping to take care of their daily needs and treating them with respect and kindness. Private Duty is a great option for patients who want to maintain their independence and receive care within their own home.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVATE DUTY AT ELEMENTS OF ELDER CARE VS TRADITIONAL PRIVATE CARE?

Private Care is also known as custodial or senior care but Private Duty at Elements of Elder Care is not the same. We are not a primary caregivers (ex: getting your loved one out of bed every day etc.), we are supplemental to whatever else you have in place. Depending on where your loved one is at, we will come to you whether that be in-home, group homes, or assisted living facilities. Our Certified Nursing Assistants are overseen by a Registered Nurse, versus Licensed Caregivers.

Private Care typically includes help with moving around the house, feeding, bathing, dressing, and other activities that someone may struggle with in their home. We don’t offer that… with us, we don’t offer this as a daily service but if you are in a pinch and need help with this, we can step in to help. We cater to a more independent population – they can still shower themselves, but we can be there to make sure they don’t fall. We don’t do driving errands but if your loved one orders from a grocery app, we can help put the groceries away. If you are an out-of-state POAs (power of attorney), or child of an aging adult and want us to check on your mom or dad, or help them to Facetime you one day a week – WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

Here at Elements of Elder Care our Private Duty services are based around companionship. When a spouse may have passed away, we come and spend time with your loved one. This can include coloring books, baking, puzzles, watching old westerns, walking around the block, and changing linens. This service is for those who want friendship but can’t drive anymore. We come to your loved ones wherever they may be, to provide them with ease and companionship.

Most agencies in the Valley have a 5 hour minimum per day. This is where Elements of Elder Care also differs from your typical Private Care. Our Private Duty services include Monday through Friday – 1 to 2 hours per day max. We also don’t do weekends or overnights. If your loved one needs more care than this, we can still supplement any other care plans you have set in place. This may be the perfect amount of companionship and care that your loved one needs at this stage in their life. Reach out to us today so we can work around a plan that is perfect for you and your family.

WHAT IS PRIVATE DUTY? WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL?

Private Care vs Private Duty. We are medical caregivers vs Private Care is non-medical caregivers. Private Care services include someone coming into the home to help you or your loved one with daily living tasks and activities that they cannot perform on their own. Private Duty givers also may help with general house upkeep as well. Some of these tasks may include caring for household pets (on a case by case basis), taking trash cans to the road, watering plants, managing a patient’s medication schedule, and light house cleaning.

It is not the same as home health care. Home health care is when there is a medical care professional that comes to the home. For home health care, the caregiver must have a license to give skilled care. Registered nurses and physical therapists are considered home health caregivers.

WHO ARE THE CAREGIVERS?

Private Duty staff at Elements of Elder Care are Certified Nursing Assistants and are overseen by a Registered Nurse. You also have the option based on your needs to be seen directly by a Registered Nurse. We aid patients in various, non-skilled activities. These caregivers are managed by a registered nurse here at Elements of Elder Care, who creates a care plan that the aides then carry out. Care plans are specific to each patient so that their personal daily needs are met.

THE PRIVATE DUTY PROCESS

Step 1: In order to receive Private Duty, there’s a short intake process that must be completed to see if the needs match the degree of which Private Duty can be given. Note: from interest to booking this service – turnaround time is usually 5 business days to get started with us!

Step 2: Once eligible, patients then need to see what method of payment will be used. This is private pay not covered through insurance. We have convenient options to pay online. For a Certified Nursing Assistants, it is $28/hour. If you need a Registered Nurse for medication management (pill box organizers), it is $25/visit. Contact one of our Care Navigators for more information.

Step 3: From there, patients move forward with one of our Care Navigators to create a care plan that meets their specific needs. This plan takes many things into consideration: daily schedule/activities, physical and mental health, medical and dietary needs, and other household needs.
Step 4: A caregiver is then assigned to carry out the care plan for the patient. They provide a daily or weekly routine so that each patient feels safe and cared for.

CONNECT WITH A CARE NAVIGATOR TODAY!

Have a question about if Private Duty is right for you or your loved one? Want to connect with us one on one? Send us an email or leave your phone number and we will reach back out to schedule time to discuss the best options for you.
Private Duty Caregiver from Elements of Elder Care in Phoenix, AZ

PRIVATE DUTY CARE

“I’m caring for a loved one and I feel overwhelmed”

We can make your life easier!

Private duty assistance is typically provided to elderly individuals who need help with day-to-day activities. Housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, and personal care such as bathing, dressing and hygiene are all tasks that your private duty attendant can assist you with!

WE ARE CERTIFIED IN SENIOR & HOSPICE CARE SERVICES AND HAVE ACCREDITATIONS TO PROVE IT

You would be surprised at the number of hospice agencies that AREN’T certified! Make sure that your family or elderly companion is getting the absolute best care, provided by an accredited agency! We hold accreditations from:

CHAP Accredited (Community Health Accreditation Partner)

Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP)

ANA (American Nurses Association)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

NHPCO (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization)

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)

AzCHER (Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response)

Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response (AZCHER)

CONTACT ELEMENTS OF ELDER CARE TODAY

With these accreditations and plethora of services available, we know that we can find the best kind of care for you and your loved ones. We strive to bring ease and comfort to those in need of our care and their families. Contact one of our Care Navigators today to find the best service/care for you or your loved one. Phone: (602) 641-9505