Post-Surgical or Injury Recovery

Our PSWs are trained to assist clients who are temporarily limited in their mobility, energy, or independence due to a medical procedure or injury. Each care plan is customized to the individual’s needs and recovery timeline.

 

1. Personal Care and Hygiene Support

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During recovery, basic self-care may be painful or restricted. Our PSWs help with:

• Bathing and showering while protecting incisions or dressings

• Dressing and undressing with care around limited mobility

• Toileting and incontinence assistance, if needed

• Oral hygiene and basic grooming

• Safe transfers from bed to a chair or bathroom

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These tasks are done gently and respectfully to protect healing and reduce stress.

 

2. Mobility and Fall Prevention

 

Reduced mobility is a major concern after surgery or injury. Our PSWs provide:

• Hands-on assistance with walking, transfers, or repositioning

• Help using mobility aids such as crutches, walkers, or braces

• Monitoring for signs of dizziness or instability

• Ensuring clear, safe walking paths in the home

• Encouragement to move appropriately based on doctor’s orders

 

Preventing a fall or overexertion can mean the difference between healing well and returning to the hospital.

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3. Medication Reminders and Health Monitoring

 

Staying on track with medications and care routines is critical during recovery. PSWs can:

• Provide reminders to take prescribed medications on schedule

• Help open containers or organize pills as needed

• Track any side effects or changes in symptoms

• Alert families to signs of infection, swelling, or delayed healing

• Support wound dressing changes when supervised by a nurse

 

While PSWs do not provide medical care, they play an essential role in keeping the recovery process on track.

 

4. Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support

 

A well-balanced diet helps the body heal. Our PSWs can:

• Prepare fresh, simple meals that meet recovery dietary needs

• Support hydration and encourage fluid intake

• Assist with feeding or serving meals for clients with limited mobility

• Monitor food intake and note changes in appetite or digestion

• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safe food handling

 

Good nutrition supports healing and helps clients feel more energized during recovery.

 

5. Light Housekeeping and Environmental Support

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A clean, calm home promotes healing. Our PSWs assist with:

• Light housekeeping to keep bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms sanitary

• Laundry and linen changes for comfort and hygiene

• Trash disposal and organizing care supplies

• Keeping essentials like water, medications, or a phone within reach

• Creating a safe space to minimize risk of injury or reinjury

 

We remove the physical burden of housekeeping so clients can focus on rest.

 

6. Companionship and Mental Health Support

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Recovery can feel isolating or discouraging. Our PSWs help by:

• Providing calm, encouraging companionship

• Helping manage boredom or frustration through conversation and support

• Assisting with light activities, reading, or music

• Offering emotional reassurance and celebrating progress

• Supporting clients through moments of pain or fatigue

 

Even simple human connection can make recovery feel more manageable.

 

7. Family Communication and Coordination

 

Families want to know how their loved one is progressing. Our PSWs:

• Share daily or weekly updates on recovery routines

• Report concerns such as low appetite, swelling, or fatigue

• Collaborate with family members, nurses, or therapists

• Adjust non-medical care routines as recovery evolves

• Ensure continuity of care when multiple providers are involved

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Our goal is to keep everyone aligned and confident throughout the healing process.