Hospital staff handle the clinical care, but they can't sit with your loved one for hours, help them eat a slow meal, or keep a confused dementia patient from pulling out their IV. That's where private caregivers come in.
What caregivers do in hospital
We send caregivers into hospitals to supplement the care staff already provide. That means companionship during long days, help with meals and eating when someone needs patience and encouragement, and dementia support to calm and redirect patients who might otherwise pull at IVs, catheters, or other medical equipment. For families who live far away or can't be at the bedside all day, having someone familiar in the room makes a real difference.
What caregivers don't do
The hospital remains in charge. Nurses handle medications, clinical care, and the patient's general safety. Our caregivers work alongside that care, not around it. For some activities like walks off the ward or outings outside the building, you'll need permission from the nursing staff first.
If someone you love is heading into hospital and you're worried about the hours you can't be there, give us a call. We can usually arrange coverage on short notice.