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Posted 07/10/15

How to get into paediatric nursing

Looking for a career in paediatric nursing? Find out more about caring for children, and search for local vacancies with Prestige Nursing + Care.

We are a leading provider of opportunities for people to work in the care industry with a large range of roles on offer, including jobs as a paediatric nurse. But what does the role involve and how can you get into paediatric nursing?

What is paediatric nursing?

Paediatric nursing involves working with children of all ages who suffer from a huge range of conditions or illnesses. Paediatric nurses assess children’s care needs by considering a huge number of factors, including [...]

Posted 29/09/15

Half hour care visits for the elderly

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced this week that carers should spend at least 30 minutes on home visits with their elderly patients. NICE recommended a series of additional measures to boost care quality, such as training carers to recognise health problems, and ensure people have the same care giver whenever possible. This would allow for greater consistency of treatment and for patients to build up a good relationship with the carer.

We, at Prestige Nursing + Care are in agreement with any initiatives that would improve home care for the elderly and reduce the number of ‘flying care [...]

Posted 26/08/15

Being a Care Worker

Being a Care Worker in Worthing: What Does it Involve?

Care workers play an incredibly important role wherever they work. There are many different types of care workers, some of whom work in care homes, and some of whom work in the private homes of elderly people, like our care workers at Comfort Keepers.

But what does being a care worker actually involve? Ideal Qualities in a Care Worker for Older People

Care workers have a number of qualities that often come naturally to them. These include patience, understanding and empathy that allow them to provide support and companionship to the people they are [...]

Posted 26/08/15

What Is Live-in Home Care?

What Exactly Is Live-in Home Care?

If your elderly parent or relative is experiencing difficulty living on their own, you may start to think about the possibility of paying for professional care. However, there are many types of care available, and it may not be immediately apparent what type of care is most suitable for your parent and you.

One of the options you may want to consider is live-in home care. This is an alternative to moving your parent to a care home, and it allows them to enjoy a greater sense of independence by staying in their own home. Here [...]

Posted 17/08/15

What to expect when working in a care home

The UK will experience a massive demand for care workers as its population ages and care homes will continue to be fundamental in meeting vulnerable adults’ care needs. To help you understand if a career in a care home is right for you, we’ve created this short guide on what to expect when working in a care home.

What does working in a care home involve?

Working in a care home involves a broad spectrum of duties and tasks. These range from client care responsibilities such as washing, dressing and helping with everyday tasks like paying bills, [...]

Posted 04/08/15

A day in the life of a care worker

At Prestige Nursing & Care, our care workers have a range of different roles and responsibilities. Some of our care workers provide 24-hour care, whereas some will pop into a client’s house to prepare dinner or even just have a chat. It’s one of the great things about the job – every day is different!

However, here is what a ‘typical’ day could look like for one of our trained care workers who visit numerous clients on a daily basis.

Posted 31/07/15

Who Cares for the Carers?

Caring for a relative can be incredibly demanding work. You may be looking after your elderly parents or a relative who you want to help live a more independent life, and although you may find it enjoyable and rewarding, you will almost certainly need a break from time to time.

Respite care serves as a vital support system for carers by offering assistance when needed, whether for a few hours, several days a week, or intermittently. Here’s an insightful guide on caring for carers and the invaluable support and relief that respite care can provide.

Posted 17/07/15

Minimum wage, maximum strain

Last week’s announcement that the minimum wage is set to rise captured the public’s attention, and has generated significant debate. From next year, adults over the age of 25 will be paid a minimum of £7.20, which will increase to £9 by 2020. This is uplifting news for the millions of people earning the national minimum wage, many of whom make a significant contribution to our society in a range of key sectors ranging from industry to health and social care.

At Prestige Nursing + Care we have long been advocates of improving social care employees’ working standards and conditions. The vital [...]

Posted 10/07/15

How to become a palliative care nurse

The nursing profession offers the highly rewarding opportunity of actively working with patients to improve the quality of their life. Palliative care nurses differ from general nurses in that they aim to make the end of people’s lives more comfortable, through pain management and other techniques.

What is palliative care?

Palliative care refers to end of life care, in which the goal is to improve the quality of life for a patient with a terminal illness, and offers a holistic approach to supporting the patient and family through the tough journey of illness and medical treatment.

Good quality end of life care is [...]

Posted 05/06/15

Alternatives to Care Homes in Worthing

If you decide that your elderly parent needs more care than you can provide, your first thought may be to look for care homes. In some circumstances, this can be a good decision, and there are some excellent care homes in Worthing. But it is important to remember that other alternatives may be available to you, and here are some you might want to consider.

Live-In Care

Live-in care is where a care worker will live with your elderly parent in their home to ensure they are given care around the clock. At Comfort Keepers, we [...]

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