An Assisting Hands light housekeeping caregiver can provide you or a loved one with light housekeeping services so they can enjoy a more independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home. From vacuuming, washing dishes, laundry, and dusting, to bed making, sweeping, mopping floors, taking out the trash, and any other light housekeeping items you or a loved one might require, a light housekeeping caregiver can make a difference for many seniors so their time spent at home is quality.
WHEN TO HIRE A LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING CAREGIVER
When your loved one has a light housekeeping caregiver to help maintain a clean house it helps him/her to remain independent, so this allows them to stay in their homes for a longer period of time. Living independently in a safe and clutter-free space is something that can help your loved ones in many ways, so it can be an advantage to consider a light housekeeping caregiver. Caregivers who are hired to provide light housekeeping services can come and clean up your loved one’s home once a week, or several times a week, so your loved one will have peace of mind knowing their home is tidy and kept up. The frequency is set and reviewed on a case-by-case basis with our Assisting Hands team, so let us know your situation and we will provide tailored services to your loved one’s individual needs.
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES FOR SENIORS INCLUDE:
Light housekeeping services include, but are not limited to:
- Taking out the trash
- Laundry and ironing clothes
- Polishing silverware and other dish sets
- Washing bedding and making the bed(s)
- Assistance with pet care
- Thoroughly cleaning kitchen appliances
- Cleaning bathroom(s)
- Sweeping and mopping floors
- Organizing closets, cupboards, etc.
- Day-to-day tidying up
- Vacuuming
- Sanitizing countertops, stoves, and ovens
- Dusting surfaces
In addition to light housekeeping services, there are other great services that can help seniors as well, such as checking the fridge to make sure there is enough fresh food, checking medication levels and re-ordering those that are running low, and cooking meals (as well as meal prep) to help make the seniors’ life easier.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Assisting Hands® Rockford can provide assistance in the privacy of their own home for you or a loved one. Our caregivers have training and experience in providing in-home care. They have passed extensive background checks, and are insured, bonded, and trained in CPR and First Aid. Assisting Hands® Rockford will help you select the best matched caregiver from its pre-screened group of available assistants. We can have qualified help placed in your home generally within 48 hours or less of the initial call.
