Our Caregivers
RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Aides and Companions.
Belvedere Home Care is proud of its experienced and well-trained staff of home health caregivers.
We have team members ready to care for those with chronic and life-limiting illnesses as well as surgical recovery, cardiac care, dementia care and care for adults with a wide range of physical disabilities and cognitive impairments. Everyone on the Belvedere Home Care staff is carefully screened, including a background check, as well as insured and bonded.
We have home health care staff available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week. We also have backup caregivers, so your home health care service is reliable. Belvedere provides RN oversight for every patient in every case.
Our caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the clients and families they serve. We pride ourselves on matching the needs of your loved one with the home health care experience of our caregivers.
Learn more about how Belvedere Home Care can help you or your loved one. Contact us at (518) 694-9400, Option 4, or info@belvedereservices.com
Certified Personal Care Aides (PCA)
A Personal Care Aide (PCA) helps clients with daily activities and household tasks in their homes. Belvedere PCAs can work on a short-term or long-term basis, assisting clients with personal care, errands, transportation and even meal preparation.
Belvedere PCAs can assist clients with:
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Shopping
- Laundry
- Meal preparation, including special dietary needs
- Transportation
- Medical appointments
- Pet care
- Assistance with transfers
- Assistance with ambulation
Certified Home Health Aides (HHA)
A Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) has the training needed to monitor and assist with a client’s basic health care needs under the guidance of an RN. Because HHAs see clients on a frequent, regular basis, they are often the first to notice changes in a client's health and alert their healthcare team.
Belvedere HHAs help people with:
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Shopping
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation
- Transportation
- Medical appointments
- Basic health monitoring including blood pressure
- Assistance with transfers
- Assistance with ambulation
Nurses
Belvedere Home Care has Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) on staff for home health care services around the clock, every day. We provide RN oversight on every case that’s tailored to their individual needs.
Belvedere nursing staff can:
- Assist with hospital discharges
- Monitor blood pressure and other vital signs
- Glucose testing
- Provide post-surgical care
- Provide education to clients and families
- Perform wound care and change dressings
- Teach and manage ostomy/colostomy care
- Manage medication and talk to doctors or pharmacists
- Give injections
- Tracheostomy and ventilator care
- Manage urinary catheters
- Provide 24-hour care and overnight care
Also, our RNs conduct ongoing health assessments to make sure your plan matches your needs.
Companions
Sometimes all someone needs to feel better is a friendly face and some warm conversation. Our Companions enjoy spending time with our clients and engaging in hobbies. They are also able to provide light housework services, shopping and other tasks that may be difficult for senior clients or those with limited mobility,
Companions are available for:
- Social interaction:
- Spending quality time with your loved one
- Chatting and listening
- Playing board/card games
- Transportation to doctor appointments and other outings
- Daily household tasks including:
- Keep planning/preparing meals
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Changing bed linens
- Shopping and running errands
- Medication reminders
- Assistance with pet care
