Support That Helps People Continue Living at Home

Many people want to continue living at home despite a loss of independence, a period of recovery, or physical limitations. Home care services can make this possible by providing assistance adapted to each person's needs while respecting their daily routines.

Patient Service Associates or Orderlies contribute to this approach by providing safe, personalized assistance that reflects each person's individual circumstances.

Home care is one of the settings addressed in CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program, where students develop the skills needed to provide assistance both in healthcare facilities and through home support services.

A Different Environment From Healthcare Facilities

Assisting in someone's home involves different realities from working in a healthcare facility.

Patient Service Associates work directly in the person's living environment. This means adapting their approach to the home while respecting the person's routines, preferences, and individual pace.

Every home is different, making adaptability particularly important.

Supporting Independence at Home

Home care services can help people maintain their routines and independence for as long as possible.

Patient Service Associates encourage people to participate in activities they are still able to perform and provide the level of assistance appropriate to their circumstances.

This approach helps people maintain their abilities and can contribute to a better quality of life.

👉 Learn more: How Do Patient Service Associates Help People Maintain Their Abilities?

Collaborating With People and Their Families

Family members often play an important role in home care.

Patient Service Associates collaborate with them within the boundaries of their professional role to help provide assistance that is consistent and responsive to the person's needs.

This collaboration can support continuity of services while keeping the person at the centre of the assistance they receive.

👉 Learn more: Why Do Patient Service Associates Collaborate With the Families of the People They Support?

A Skill Developed During Training

CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program prepares students to assist in a variety of settings, including people's homes.

Through courses, hands-on labs, and practicums, students develop the skills needed to adapt their approach, respect people's living environments, and provide safe, professional assistance.

This training prepares them to work in different areas of the health and social services network.

A Profession That Supports People at Home

Home care is playing an increasingly important role in the health and social services network.

By supporting people in their own living environment, Patient Service Associates help them maintain their independence, comfort, and quality of life while responding to a growing need for home-based assistance.

Explore Further

👉 Why Do Patient Service Associates Work in Such a Variety of Settings?

👉 How Do Patient Service Associates Support People With a Loss of Independence?

👉 Why Do Patient Service Associates Need to Respect People's Daily Routines?

👉 Learn More About CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS Program