Our Services
At Safe Havens Home Care, we offer compassionate and personalized support to individuals living in Geelong, the Bellarine or the Surf Coast regions to help you live comfortably and independently. Our services include personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport help, and basic wound care all tailored to meet your unique needs with respect and dignity. Whether at home or out in the community, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Services
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Assistance with daily living tasks (e.g., cleaning, laundry, meal preparation)
Personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
Medication reminders (non-administration)
Routine monitoring of wellbeing (e.g., general observations, under guidance)
Companionship and emotional support
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Companionship and friendly conversation
Accompanying to medical appointments or therapy sessions
Assistance with transport to social activities, shopping, or outings
Support during community events or recreational activities
Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests
Providing respite for family carers by engaging clients socially
Assistance with phone calls or correspondence
Support with maintaining social connections and community involvement
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Light cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping)
Laundry and ironing
Meal planning and preparation
Grocery shopping and errands
Organising and tidying living spaces
Washing dishes and kitchen clean-up
Taking out rubbish and recycling
Assisting with home safety checks (e.g., removing hazard
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Cleaning minor cuts, grazes, and abrasions using appropriate solutions (e.g., saline)
Applying and changing simple, non-complex dressings (e.g., adhesive strips, gauze)
Ensuring wound area is kept clean and dry
Monitoring wound for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, discharge, or increased pain
Reporting any concerns or changes in wound condition promptly to a registered nurse or healthcare provider
Educating the client on simple wound care practices and hygiene
Maintaining infection control standards (hand hygiene, glove use, safe disposal of dressings)