Rose lived an active life. She once had a large property in Oratia with animals and a sizable garden. It was after having shoulder reconstruction surgery that her life changed. With limited strength and being unable to lift her arms above her shoulders, she found many of the household tasks she’d once taken for granted were no longer possible.
For the past ten years, Rose has had Support Workers from Visionwest Home Healthcare helping her with vacuuming, laundry, bedmaking, and grocery shopping, all tasks which require shoulder movement and strength she no longer has.
“While I was in hospital after my surgery, my occupational therapist suggested caregivers to help with the day-to-day tasks that I could no longer do. Then, one day a lovely lady from Visionwest Home Healthcare turned up at my door.”
It takes a special person to be a Support Worker and Rose agrees. She says she’s been very fortunate with all her Visionwest caregivers and is quick to respond when asked about the difference her Support Workers have made in her life.
“When I think about the difference Visionwest Home Healthcare has made in my life I think immediately of freedom and peace of mind. My caregivers have given me confidence. They’ve raised my self-esteem and made life so much easier for me.”
As Rose continues to talk about her Support Workers, she touches on the very essence of why Visionwest Home Healthcare is such a vital community service; it supports older adults and people living with a disability to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes.
“If it wasn’t for Visionwest, I’d probably be in a rest home. With Visionwest, I’ve still got my independence, which is great. I love my own home, but it would be tough physically and mentally without the help of my caregivers. They’ve given me the incentive to keep going in life.
“Visionwest’s Home Healthcare service is amazing, it really is. They’ve got your wellbeing at heart all the way, there’s no two ways about that. It’s an amazing organisation. It’s been a godsend.”
“I would advise any person who has a need around home to give Visionwest a call. They will give you your independence back again and I’m very grateful for that.”