OVERNIGHT CARE AT HOME

Outstanding Care Every Hour of The Day

Caring for people is not a nine-to-five job. Our highly trained staff meet the healthcare
needs of the people we work with and care for seven days a week. While our staff are most
needed during the daylight hours, they are often asked to provide overnight care support
for service users.

An elderly or unwell person living alone may not feel comfortable being on their overnight.
They may need help changing position in bed, support with taking medicine or a hand with
toilet breaks. To deal with this need we provide overnight care catered to the needs of the
individual we are supporting.

Our nurses, healthcare assistants, and support workers receive regular, professional
training. They are carefully selected through a rigorous interview process. The overnight
care provided by our staff is based upon our key principles of trust, empathy, and expertise.

 

The support our care assistants offer provides peace of mind both to the person we are
supporting and their loved ones.

Through the provision of overnight care, the service users we work with can relax in the
comfort of their own homes. Without this support, they may have to suffer the upheaval
and upset of moving to a residential care home or spending additional time in a hospital
ward.

At SSG Care Services, we understand the importance of our clients staying
where they feel most comfortable. We always seek to help the people we work with
have as fulfilling a life as possible and retain as much independence as they can. Arranging
for overnight care can seem daunting. We try to make the process as simple and stress-free
as possible.

What Does Overnight Care Offer?

Having skilled care assistants on hand overnight is crucial in many circumstances. Individuals
may need support at night when recuperating from an illness. Complex medical conditions
often also require nighttime medication management.

Elderly individuals can struggle on their own at night. If they have mobility issues, an
unaided nighttime trip to the toilet can be quite dangerous. The chance of a trip or fall is
much higher and may not be noticed for several hours.

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Nighttime is a difficult period for many dementia sufferers. They may wake in a state of
confusion or be unable to remember where they are. The early hours are also a time when
many sufferers are prone to wandering.

Having a highly trained member of the SSG Care Services staff available for
overnight care is critical in those circumstances. It means that clients are supported and
kept safe at all times. It ensures that all of their complex care needs are met as and when
required. It also gives families peace of mind and the chance for a good night’s sleep.
There are a wide array of different elements to overnight care.

 

Our nurses, healthcare assistants, and support workers can provide any or all of the following:

• Medication Support – Providing or administering medication through the night if required.

• Toilet Visits – Helping an elderly or vulnerable individual to use the toilet.

• Company & Comfort – Dementia sufferers or other vulnerable people may feel afraid or unable to spend the night alone.

• Supervision & Support – Helping and protecting an individual with dementia or similar symptoms. If they wake alone.

• Changing Sleeping Position – Helping with changing position in bed. This is crucial for those recovering from an operation or a serious injury.

• Catering for Complex Care Needs – We have staff who specialise in the treatment of

• many different complex conditions. 

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How Much Does Overnight Care Cost?

There are two common types of overnight care. Most service users require either sleeping
night care, or waking night care. Waking night care is recommended for service users who
need close supervision. A nurse or care assistant who needs to stay awake at night will
normally stay in a room adjacent to your loved one but can stay in the service users if
required.

A sleeping night care assistant offers a similar service to a waking night carer. They can help
with the administration of medicine, help with toilet visits or any other type of support as
required. This service is recommended for service users who need support at night, but not
close supervision.

A waking night care assistant is more expensive than a sleeping night carer. The price for the
care will vary depending upon the needs of the service user and the number of hours
required of the carer. If you need a carer to help with bedtime and morning routines you
may require between 10-12 hours of care.

Overnight Care From SSG Care Services

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At SSG Care Services, we offer a bespoke approach to care in the home. Every
step of the way we Gran Care to provide the best care to the people we work with. The
overnight care we offer is tailored to each individual’s needs and concerns.

The starting point for an overnight care plan is an initial discussion with you or a loved one.
This is done through a friendly SSG Care Services clinical nurse assessor who
will discuss your needs or that of a loved one. This initial discussion will form the basis of the
overnight care plan. This information is provided to our highly trained care assistants who
will deliver the support the service user requires.

Our staff work on a shift pattern to ensure that the people we work with are provided with
the best care. We regularly assess and review the support we offer to the service user to
ensure that it is the best it can be. If you or a loved one’s condition worsens or changes, new
elements can be introduced to their overnight care.

We only employ care assistants with genuine compassion and a desire to provide the
highest standard of care. This is the foundation of our work. We’re licensed and regulated in
England by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

To find out more about our overnight care packages, contact us today. Our
friendly staff are here to support you when you need help. You can contact us directly through the website to start a discussion about your overnight care needs or call us.

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