Our Specialized Services
Our Specialized Services
Comprehensive Services
At Essential Healthcare Services, Inc., we offer comprehensive services. We work with clients of all kinds, including Adults, Elderly, Pediatrics, Veterans, and their spouses. Our team is here to provide all levels of care from companionship, homemakers such as meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, grooming, bathing, bathroom assistance, Skilled Nursing Therapy Services and much more.
Our Services Include, but are not limited to:
Nursing Care Services
Care given or supervised by registered nurses. Nurses provide direct care; manage, observe, and evaluate a patient’s care; and teach the patient and his or her family caregiver. Nursing services include but are not limited to:
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Enteral Feeding
- Ostomy Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- Wound Care
- IV Therapy
Physical Therapy Services
Treatment of injury and disease by mechanical means, like heat, light, exercise, and massage.
Occupational Therapy Services
Services given to help you return to usual activities (like bathing, preparing meals, and housekeeping) after illness either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Speech Therapy Services
This is the study of communication problems. Speech therapists assist with problems involving speech, language, and swallowing. Communication problems can be present at birth or develop after an injury or illness, like a stroke.
Medical Social Services
Services to help you with social and emotional concerns related to your illness. This might include counseling or help in finding resources in your community.
Home Health Aide Services
Full Time, Part time or intermittent services to help you with your daily living activities.
In Home Companion Services, Chore Services
If services include use of the client’s personal funds:
The Agency will obtain an authorization from the client/responsible party, for access to personal funds when grocery or other shopping services are to be provided and when those services include assistance with bill paying or any activities, such as shopping, that involve access to or use of client funds.
Our Hiring Process
Essential Healthcare Services can often provide home care services within 24 hours of your first call. Caregivers are licensed and certified, have the training, supervision, and screening you and your loved one need to be safe at home. All staff members are supervised by a registered nurse. In the event skilled nursing is required, all of the nursing staff is licensed and will provide skilled nursing in the home.
All staff must pass a thorough, comprehensive pre-employment process. This process includes a criminal record check, physical exam including drug screening and TB testing. Essential Healthcare Services guarantees satisfaction with your assigned staff. If you are not completely satisfied, we will replace the caregiver.
- A registered nurse conducts an initial visit/assessment and periodic supervisory visits.
- Matching personnel with appropriate skill levels to the specific home care support needs of each client
- All caregivers are Interviewed, skills tested, and references are checked and verified.
- All staff members are supervised by an RN to maintain high standards of care.
- Essential Healthcare Services can provide a continuum of care if the need arises or if a client’s condition changes.
- When you can’t be there for your loved one, the right caregiver can.
All our care providers and home health aides undergo a series of thorough background screenings. This includes fingerprint search, health and drug screening, as well as a criminal check at the state and federal level. The in-depth screening process is followed up on an annual basis.
An intensive training and certification program is mandatory at the hiring of each caregiver. In addition to rigorous care training in vital sign reading, nutrition etc., health aides receive instruction on our professional protocol and cultural sensitivity orientation. Initial training is followed up by a nurse oversight and annual in-service training to maintain certification.
Why In-Home Personal Care?
- Essential Healthcare Services allow patients and families more freedom and involvement in the decisions about their health care.
- Essential Healthcare Services schedules appropriately trained staff so that needs are met with the least expense possible
- Essential Healthcare Services provides support and care at home that allows patients to remain in their comfortable and familiar surroundings.
Did you know that recent research reveals there’s a surprisingly strong link between social needs and health—even longevity? In one survey, four out of five physicians (85 percent) report that unmet social needs directly lead to worse health. The doctors say a patient’s social needs are just as important to address as their medical conditions. If these physicians could write prescriptions to cover their patients’ social needs, these scripts would account for 1 out of every 7 prescriptions they’d write.
Of course, your aging parent’s physician cannot write a prescription to cure their isolation and loneliness. Overcoming these emotional challenges can be difficult for seniors, especially if they live alone. As seniors age, they often lose touch with others due to special circumstances that limit their ability to travel, drive a car or otherwise stay connected to family and friends.
But there is an answer. For many seniors, home care fills the social gap created by growing older. Senior home companions monitor and protect a senior’s safety, health and wellness, handle everyday household tasks—and provide much-needed social interaction. Elderly companions meet an aging parent’s social needs by providing supportive conversation, helping to plan social outings and providing a little friendly encouragement to do light exercise and stay mentally active.
Our compassionate, caring individuals provide companion care to Children, Adults or Seniors with special needs. Some companion care may include household chores, meal preparation, shopping, social interactions and activities. Most Important to us is that we are providing a greater quality of life with qualified, dependable and creative caregivers.
Numerous surveys confirm that a large majority of people age 60 and over desire to live out their years in their own place of residence. In order to do this many people as they age need assistance with performing and completing various tasks. These “activities of daily living” refers to a set of common, everyday tasks, the performance of which is required for personal self-care and independent living.
Hospital stays, even if for just one night, can be unnerving and stressful for many people. Having someone looking after your best interests just might make that hospital stay less stressful. A Essential Healthcare Services professional caregiver can be scheduled to stay in your hospital room with you for part of or the entire duration of your hospital stay. And if needed, your Essential Healthcare Services caregiver can go home with you to assist with your recovery.
When you’re looking for peace of mind and are not sure how to navigate through the healthcare puzzle, a GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER may be just what you need. GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS are professional advocates who specialize in assisting older people and their families with long term care issues. Our GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS are either nurses or social workers and they are all certified by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. They can help you with a range of needs from a simple task to every aspect of care. Our GERIATRIC CARE MANGERS are well versed in all eldercare issues and can develop a care plan that will assist you in all your health care, quality of life and financial concerns regarding long term care. Should home care no longer be an option for you or your loved one, our GERIATRIC CARE MANGERS will assist you in transitioning to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Our GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS are the liaisons, the eyes, ears and compassion of long distance caregivers or loved ones. Peace of mind is a phone call away. Let us help you in taking care of the one you love if you can’t be there or if you need help in deciding what the best alternative is for your loved one.
- We have a staffing team on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you in making your nursing career the best it can be. We also have a Director of Nursing on call 24 hours a day to assist with any issues that may arise, and a helpful support staff that remains ready to help as well. At Essential Healthcare Services, we care about you and we know how challenging nursing can be. Let us show you a company that cares. Become a Essential Healthcare Services employee and discover the advantage for working with us by clicking the link below.
Veteran Care - SPECIALTY
Veterans or surviving spouses have unique needs that Essential Healthcare Services is able to address very well. We are committed to helping veterans or their surviving spouses get the benefits that they deserve. Veterans can receive personal care that retains their life standards as they stay comfortably in their home.
US VA Home Health Care
Assistance with Veterans Benefit Administration
Many veterans are not aware of the eldercare benefits available through veterans’ health care. There are several Veteran programs that can provide free personal care services for veterans and their spouses.
- Veterans (regardless of age and/or income) receiving medical and/or mental health services from VA Centers are eligible to get free personal care services from trained and licensed aides to help with their daily activities
- Veterans over 65 years of age or surviving spouses of Veterans over 55 years of age can qualify for free Home Care
At Essential Healthcare Services, Inc., we can help you determine if you meet the requirements and qualify for the funds. We know the paperwork can be exhausting and confusing, so we can also assist you with the application process if you are experiencing any difficulties. We are here to help you claim the funds based on your qualification.
We Employ Nurses With
Certifications
- CPR (American Heart Associations or American Red Cross)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CCM (Certified Case Manager)
Licensure
- Registered Nurse
- LVN/LPN
- Preceptor Training
Clinical Education
- Classroom Instruction
- Online Education
- Simulated Training
- Hands-On Training
Continuing Education
- Tracheostomy
- Ventilation Management
- Pediatric, Home Health, Disease
- Management and Case Management
- Annual Skills Competency
Enjoy Comprehensive Services
We are in-network homecare services provider with Optum United Healthcare VA Community Network and are proud to serve our Veterans and their families. In addition, in partnership with Veteran Services Group, which operates in 30 different states, we help Veterans or their surviving spouses apply and get free VA benefits that cover the help of trained and licensed aides to help with their daily activities. Our caregivers have the expertise and experience to offer you the best personal care. We will treat you with the respect, kindness, compassion, and dignity that you deserve. The best part is that we will keep you company and make your days brighter and more eventful.
At Essential Healthcare Services, Inc., you can rest easy knowing you will receive comprehensive services. We customize our services to meet your health and personal care needs and will provide you with assistance in the following areas:
Choosing the Best caregiver for you
Clients choosing Essential Healthcare Services staff receive undivided attention with one-on-one service from eight hours a day up to 24 hours a day seven days a week. Due to the close relationship and time spent between client and caregiver, a good fit is crucial. Essential Healthcare Services will ensure your satisfaction. We are committed to providing clients with the most compatible staff. Essential Healthcare Services referral representatives will ask a series of questions that will enable us to understand your needs and develop a plan of care based on your goals for care.
An initial assessment and customized plan of care will be developed by a registered nurse. The RN will note personal preferences and interests, providing valuable information in the caregiver selection process. All of this information allows us to match you or your loved one with a highly trained caregiver who shares similar interests.
Safety/Insurance Information
In light of the recent devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Irene and Winter Storm Alfred, Lend A Care felt it important to provide all residents of Connecticut, whether they are experienced with in home care, new to homecare or even considering care for a loved one with an emergency “Go Kit” in case they are ever forced to leave their home. This is the time to plan ahead for what you may need to stay safe, healthy, informed, mobile, and independent during a disaster.
Depending on your needs, items for your “Go Kit” may include:
- Extra eyeglasses, hearing aids if you have them, or have coverage for them.
- Battery charger and extra batteries for hearing aids, motorized wheelchairs, or other battery-operated medical devices.
- Copies of medical prescriptions, doctor’s orders, and the style and serial numbers of the support devices you use.
- Medical alert tags or bracelets or written descriptions of your disability and support needs.
- Medical insurance cards, Medicare/Medicaid cards, physician contact information, list of your allergies and health history.
- A list of the local non-profit or community-based organizations that know you or assist people with needs similar to yours.
- A list of personal contact, family and friends that you may need to contact in an emergency.
- If possible, extra medicine, oxygen, insulin, catheters, or other medical supplies you use regularly.
- If you use a motorized wheelchair, have a light weight manual chair available for emergencies. Know the size and weight of your wheelchair, in addition to whether or not it is collapsible, in case it has to be transported.
Another important thing to keep in mind is to plan to maintain your independence before an emergency strikes. This includes:
- Create a support network to help you plan for an emergency. Consider family, neighbors, friends, people who provide services to you, faith-based and community groups. Tell these people where you keep your emergency supplies.
- Contact your city or county government’s emergency information management office and work with theme to use their emergency planning resources.
- If your receive dialysis or other life sustaining medical treatment, identify the location and availability of more than one facility and work with your provider to develop your emergency plan.
- Show others how to operate your wheelchair or other assistive devices.
- Keep contact information for local independent living centers and other disability service organizations in a safe and easy-to-access place. If you provide any organization with information about your functions needs and what you may require in an emergency, keep that data up to date.
- If you use in-home support services, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert or other support services, work with them to personalize emergency preparedness plans to meet your needs so you can keep in touch with them during and after an emergency.
- Work with local transportation and disability services to plan ahead for accessible transportation if you need that for evacuation or other reasons during a disaster.
- Develop back-up plans for personal assistance services, hospice, or other forms of in-home assistance.
- While most private home care expenses are paid for “out of pocket,” you may find additional resources, programs and/or information from a number of public and private sources. Feel free to contact us anytime for more details or assistance.
- PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE/WORKERS COMP.
- Don’t just assume you’re not covered. Not all policies are alike so check your coverage. In general, most commercial health insurers will only pay for hospice and some skilled home care services; however, some policies occasionally will cover non-skilled, personal home care services.
- LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
- Originally intended as protection from a lengthy and expensive nursing home stay, many long-term care insurers have expanded their coverage to include personal care, companionship and other home care services. Policy benefits can vary greatly plan to plan, so be sure to check your coverage.
- REVERSE MORTGAGES
- If your loved one has equity in their home, they may qualify for a reverse mortgage. A “reverse” mortgage allows you to turn your equity into cash and use it to pay for home care services.
- WORKER’S COMPENSATION
- If you require home care services because of a job-related injury, then you may be eligible to receive coverage through workers’ compensation.
- VA AID AND ATTENDANCE BENEFIT
- Some veterans and their surviving spouses may be entitled to home care benefits through the Veterans Administration’s specially designated Aid and Attendance pension benefit. Veterans must meet certain eligibility criteria, including time in military service, thresholds for income and liquid assets, and non-service related medical conditions. For more information or to apply online, visit www.vba.va.gov/VBA.
- COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
- There are many publicly-funded agencies and organizations that administer or support service programs to provide the supplemental assistance that elderly and disabled residents need to stay independent at home. Organizations such as your community senior center, local Council on Aging office, Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs), and local chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, the National Easter Seal Society, and the American Cancer Society.
- Veteran’s Home Care Assistance
- Essential Healthcare Services appreciates your service to our country and feels privileged to serve you when you have home care needs. We can meet a veteran’s need for in home care, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management and household management. We also assist with understanding what types of veteran’s home care benefits may be available to help assist with your costs. Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension benefits may be available to help offset costs of private veteran’s home care for those needing help with activities of daily living.
- Helpful Links for Veteran’s Home Care Benefits
- Pinellas County provides a free service for all veterans that will help you determine what veteran’s home care benefits you may be eligible for as well as help you make the application for those benefits. They will provide you advice on how the VA system works. More veteran’s home care benefits information can be found on the websites below:
Pinellas County Veterans Services Office
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - There are two large veteran’s hospitals in Tampa Bay:
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, St. Petersburg, Florida
Offers veteran’s home care services at a number of outpatient and community clinics throughout West Central Florida
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida
Haley Veterans Hospital is the busiest of the four polytrauma centers in the nation.
We are happy to assist you in finding out more about private veteran’s home care benefits. Please call us today for more veteran’s home care benefits information.
13506 N. Rome Avenue Suite #102
Tampa, Florida 33613
