CQ Community & In-Home Care

Gold Coast Aged Care welcomes CQ Community & In-Home Care in Mackay, QLD 4740 residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing items from their previous home.

CQ Community & In-home Care, a division of CQ Nurse, offers an integrated and individualised service to our clients providing peace of mind, care and attention within the confines of their own home.We endeavour to remove families concerns felt in the support of their loved ones in their twilight years. As individuals age or as health issues impact, they may require assistance with simple tasks, such as shopping or attending appointments – we can offer an ‘ageing in place’ service which supports full 24 hour care within the home environment. Not only does your loved one receive optimal one-on-one care within a known and comfortable environment, evidence suggests that this approach also provides increased longevity and health for the individual. CQ Community & In-Home Care recognises that every situation is unique, and every client’s need is different. Regardless of your requirement, CQ Community and In-Home Care is able to tailor a solution that meets both best practice in care standards, and suits the personal and family circumstances of our clients.Palliative CareDo you or a loved one have an incurable illness and require care in the palliative phase of your illness? CQ Community & In-Home Care offers our palliative clients and their families an improved quality of life. For those in the Mackay community facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, we assist through early identification and ongoing assessment and liaison with all members of the health care team including specialist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietician, alternative and complementary therapists, nursing staff and pastoral care.Pre-Surgical and Post-Surgical CareDo you require assistance prior to surgery or care after discharge? Do you live independently in Mackay without family support? CQ Community & In-Home Care can provide experienced personnel to assist you with your admission process before your operation, and again on your return home from your hospital stay.Return Home SoonerOften you are well enough to be discharged to the safety and comfort of your own home, however, without the capacity to be discharged into the care of an adult once you have been administered an anaesthetic agent, you are often required to remain in hospital overnight, both increasing your care costs and decreasing your comfort - we all know - nothing beats your own bed!Help when you need it - before and after surgeryWe can assist and support with preparation before and in recuperation after day procedures, such as arthroscopy, colonoscopy, cataract and eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, dental surgery and be with you until you are fully recovered, 24 hours a day 7 days per week. This is a well regarded service by both medical and hospital personnel - why not ask us what this entails?Transitional CareTransition Care provides short-term support and active management for people in Mackay who have had an illness and been admitted to hospital. Transition care is a goal oriented, time-limited program, which aims to assist people regain their independence, at or soon after discharge from hospital. The person being discharged may require more time and support in their own home environment to complete their recovery process.Knowledgeable Support & PlanningThe potential for further recovery will vary according to the individual. CQ Community & In-Home Care provides transition care services which will vary from individual to individual. This can range from those that improve physical, cognitive and psycho-social functioning, improving the person's capacity for independent living.Diverse, Tailored, Care - for each clientWe also maintain the individual's daily activities while assisting them, their family and carers make appropriate long-term care arrangements. Some Transition Care options may be financially supported through funding via the Queensland Health Transition Care Funding Model.Respite CareAre you a resident of the Mackay community or surrounding areas? Do you care for a relative: with a disability; who is elderly; or who suffers from dementia? We know that sometimes you, as a carer, need a break.Flexible Support for you and your loved oneYou have important things in life that you would like to be part of, your child's wedding, social outings with friends, shopping or even appointments. Have you considered in-home respite care? CQ Community & In-Home Care can offer you in-home respite care packages, tailored to your individual needs. We are flexible and can provide respite care for your loved one, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, in the comfort of your own home.Short-Term and Long Term CareDo you need short term or long term respite? We can book our Support Workers in advance to provide care on a specified date, at a specified time. Some respite care options may be financially supported through funding via the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.We'r here to helpTalk to our experienced care coordinator today and let CQ Community & In-Home Care discuss your options for respite care.Dementia CareDo you have a loved one who is demonstrating increasingly concerning behaviour associated with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease? Allow CQ Community & In-Home Care Support Workers to provide support for you. If it is respite you require or someone to help out with house work or to watch your loved one for a while, just having a couple of hours break from being ever vigilant, will renew your batteries. We pride ourselves in the care we provide to people with dementia, in their own environment. A full assessment including routines and previous history of the client including types of work attended, likes and dislikes enables us to plan care for each individual, using a flexible approach. Disability SupportAre you caring for a person with a disability? Let CQ Community & In-Home Care assist you in supporting your loved one to achieve the fulfilling life you dream for them... Our team are experienced in creating the environment conducive to inclusivity and equity.We are Approved Care Service ProvidersWe are an approved service provider by Department of Communities, Disability and Community Care Services and can assist in providing attendant and personal care, in home accommodation support, learning and life skills development and flexible respite options. Client needs are discussed in a confidential manner and a program around community engagement and individualised learning can be adopted to enhance the development of the person with a disability, integrating them into the Mackay community as a valuable person with experiences to share with others. For more information call the CQ Community & In-Home Care coordinator.