While it is a nice thought to have our clients remain in their homes until they pass away, sometimes it is a better decision for them to be moved to a care home. Family will hopefully have discussed the options with the live-in carer, and you will have an idea of when things are going to happen.
There are several different aspects of moving a client to a care home, and only some of these should fall to the live-in carer, the rest should be the responsibility of the family or next of kin.
It can be very difficult to arrange the transfer if the family or next-of-kin live far away and you might find that you are asked to help out with several areas.
Most care homes will ask that a new client arrives with at least three complete changes of clothing. This is to be sure that there will be clothing which can be worn while others are being laundered.
You may be asked to take the job of sewing labels onto every item. These labels can be ordered online and usually arrive in a few days.
While there are permanent markers which mean less work, many care homes do not approve of this method so be sure to check with the care home before wasting your time labelling one way instead of another.
Care homes will only accept medication, which is prescribed for a client, so they will refuse to accept over the counter things such as vitamins.
This is simply the way that they cover themselves and they will not let you drop any off for your client even though family agree to it being taken.
It is pointless trying to argue with them as they do not accept any medication which is not prescribed.
Sometimes a care home will accept any furniture which comes from your client’s house. This may include a profiling bed, wheelchair, commodes and even hoists, although they may also provide their own hoists for which their staff have been trained to use. You should check with the care home before arranging transport of these items.
You may be able to send along a favourite recliner chair for your client’s new room. You will certainly be able to send some favourite pictures.
The paperwork should always be completed by family or next of kin as this is not your responsibility to undertake. Families should always have the final say in which care home they choose, and while they may ask your opinion, the final decision should not be yours, but theirs.
Even before your client has been relocated to a care home, you should be clear as to how long afterwards you should stay and what your duties will be until you leave.
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