ACNS have a professional team who specialise in domestic support services. They are also trained in community care and hold Senior First Aid. Support services that can be provided included; Bathroom Laundry Toilet All floors Bedrooms Kitchens Spring cleans ANCS also offer window cleaning (internal and external), gutters and other maintenance required around the home that doesn’t required trade qualified.
ANCS has a very experienced team of Registered Nurse’s and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses that provide clinical care and assessments in your home. Clinical care Medication and pain management Wound management Incontinence management Post acute care After hospital care Recovering from an illness or operation? ANCS staff can help you with; Clinical support and care Personal Care Medication and pain management Transport to appointments
ANCS has a qualified and experienced palliative care team who are capable of anticipating and responding effectively to the care needs of people choosing to die at home. ANCS palliative care team will support people with cancer and other life limited conditions for a wide range of people within the Central Coast, such as; young carers of parents with a life limiting illness Older people People with dementia People with a disability Veterans People from CALD background and Aboriginal people People from Special Needs Groups ANCS’ Palliative Care Team focus on ‘living’ well until death and improving the quality of life through the following services; Registered Nurse care Advanced Care Planning (documenting a person’s wishes while they are able to communicate them) Medication and pain management Household tasks Preparing meals Respite for carers Reassurance and emotional support Assist to minimise unnecessary hospital admissions Bereavement support
ANCS has one of the Central Coasts highly respected clinicians with over 40years experience, specialising in; mental health loss and grief trauma drug and alcohol as well as many years the local Aboriginal community. Creating a safe, empathetic and respectful environment , working with clients on an individual basis. Flexible appointment times can be arranged as well as after hours appointments.
ANCS is a leading community service provider for the NDIS, iCare and the Public Trustee, offering you greater choice, participation and contribution. One in five Australians have a disability; some are born with a disability, others suffer injury or illness that results in a disability Communicate and interact, including using non-verbal techniques Manage and understand behaviours Access the community for work, education, sport and leisure Case Management Assistance with the management of a funded package allocation to you or your family Personal care Shopping and errands Transport to appointments Respite ANCS has a strong affiliation with Breakaway Inc-It is a place where people with disabilities can enjoy a break from the institution in which they live or a break from their family routine. Breakaway is a self-funded registered charity serving people with a disability and children with high medical needs by providing a respite camp opportunity for people with of all ages with a disability.
Carers provide care and support to family members and friends who are frail or have a disability, mental illness, chronic health condition or terminal illness. ANCS can support carers so they can continue to live, work, socialise and care, by providing the following for the person they care for; Companionship and outings Preparing and serving meals Help around the home Personal Care and grooming Shopping and errands Respite is adaptable to ensure everyone get the most out of their time and a break from the usual routine. ANCS is also able to provide Holiday services for those holidaying on the Central Coast or for people from the Central Coast that require travel companion to assist with care needs while on holidays.