How to Choose the Right Carer for Your Loved One in Salisbury

Finding the right carer for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want them to feel safe, supported, valued and truly cared for in the comfort of their home. At Right at Home Salisbury & Andover, we understand how overwhelming the process can feel, but we are here to help you every step of the way.

Great care isn’t just about completing tasks. It’s about kindness, dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. That is why our locally based, family-run team is dedicated to matching each Client with a Carer who feels like the right fit.

What to Look for When Choosing a Carer in Salisbury

When you begin searching for home care, here are the key things to consider:

Experience with Older Adults: A skilled Carer understands the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults, whether your loved one needs support with mobility, medication, dementia, or simply regular companionship.
High-Quality Training: A well-trained Carer can provide safe, reliable and consistent support. At Right at Home Salisbury & Andover, every Carer receives comprehensive training and ongoing developmental support in personal care, medication support, dementia awareness, moving and handing, communication and wellbeing.
Kidness, Patience & Emotional Intelligence: A truly great Carer brings warmth, empathy and compassion to every visit. It's the small gestures that make the biggest difference.
A Good Personality Match: Your loved one's comfort is everything. We aim to match Carers based not only on care needs, but on personality, interests, preferences, cultural or generational background.

Before starting care, we can even provide a One Page Profile so you can get to know your Carer before they visit.

Questions to Ask When Meeting a Carer

Question 1

What experience do you have supporting older adults?

Question 2

How would you handle an emergency or sudden change in needs?

Question 3

What training have you completed?

Question 4

How do you build a trusting relationship with your Clients?

Client and Carer walking with the Client's dog.

Home Care Services Available in Salisbury

At Right at Home Salisbury & Andover, we offer personalised home care designed to keep your loved one safe, independent, and connected. Our services include:

Personal Care: Support with washing, bathing, dressing, mobility and daily routines, always delivered with dignity and respect.
Companionship: Regular visits for conversation, hobbies, trips out, or simply of friendly cup of tea to reduce loneliness.
Medication Support: Gentle prompts or assistance with creams, drops, or medication administration.
Dementia Care: Specialist, person-centred support for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Respite Care: Short-term support to give family Carers a much-needed break, whether for a few hours or a few weeks.
Hospital-to-Home Care: Helping your loved one return home safely after a hospital stay, with support through recovery.

Every care plan is tailored to your loved ones needs, goals, preferences, and daily routines.

Consider a Trial Period

If your loved one feels unsure or nervous about starting care, a short trial period can help. It allows them to get to know the Carer and ensures the support feels comfortable.

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