Spitex rechtes Limmattal
Spitex Rechtes Limmattal is your reliable partner for comprehensive care and support services in the municipalities of Oberengstringen, Unterengstringen, Weiningen, Geroldswil, and Oetwil an der Limmat. As a non-profit organization, we offer professional support directly in your home—from basic and treatment care to specialized palliative care and household assistance. We are available 24/7 to help maintain your quality of life and promote your independence. Our Services in Detail Home Care and Support We provide personalized care tailored to your needs in the comfort of your own home. Our nursing team consists of qualified professionals who participate in regular training to ensure the best possible care. - Basic care: Assistance with personal hygiene, help with dressing and undressing, mobilization, eating and drinking assistance, as well as support with toileting. - Treatment care: Administering medication, dressing changes, injections, infusions, blood pressure, pulse, and blood sugar monitoring, and care for feeding tubes and catheters. - Specialized care services: We use Kinaesthetics methods to improve your mobility. Our trained staff teach you gentle movement patterns to promote your autonomy in everyday life, which is particularly valuable after accidents, surgeries, or in cases of chronic illness. Treatment and Basic Care Our treatment care focuses on medically prescribed tasks such as: - Administering medications - Wound care and dressing changes - Monitoring blood pressure, pulse, and blood sugar levels - Catheter care and feeding tube management - Injections and infusion therapies Basic care includes support with daily tasks to maintain your independence: - Help with personal hygiene (washing, bathing, showering) - Assistance with eating and drinking - Mobilization and movement exercises, particularly using Kinaesthetics - Putting on and taking off compression stockings and implementing preventative measures against thrombosis and pressure sores. Palliative Care – Quality of Life Until the End Our palliative care team supports people with incurable illnesses, helping them stay in their familiar surroundings while maintaining a high quality of life despite illness. Our services include: - Relief of physical symptoms such as pain or shortness of breath - Coordination with doctors and other involved professionals - Guidance for family members in basic care tasks - Psychosocial and spiritual support to alleviate emotional and mental burdens Palliative care allows you to shape your final phase of life with autonomy, while we provide professional and compassionate support to you and your loved ones. Household Support and Assistance If daily household tasks become difficult, we are happy to take over for you. Our team can assist with: - Housework: cleaning, washing and ironing laundry, changing bed linens - Nutrition: shopping, preparing healthy meals, and planning individual menus - Accompaniment: support with shopping, walks, and escorting you to medical appointments These services may be covered by supplementary health insurance. We are happy to advise you on cost coverage by your health insurer. Night Spitex in the Dietikon District In the municipalities of the Dietikon district, our Night Spitex service is available between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., offering the following services: - Palliative care and support during the final phase of life - Acute and transitional care after hospital stays - Basic and treatment care during the night - Pressure sore prevention through position changes and regular monitoring - Pain management and administration of medications Our Night Spitex service relieves family caregivers and ensures that you are optimally cared for during the night. Please note that Night Spitex is not an emergency service. Assessment and Consultation – Focus on Your Individual Needs The first step towards your personalized care is a personal conversation where we assess your care needs. We discuss: - Post-hospital care - Support and relief for family caregivers - Care needs due to aging or chronic illness Your health insurance covers the cost of this assessment. We help you obtain all necessary prescriptions and approvals from your doctor. Specialized Care with Kinaesthetics Our strength in the field of Kinaesthetics sets us apart. This method improves the mobility of people after accidents, with age-related limitations, or with chronic illnesses. We offer: - Movement training to promote independence - Guidance for family caregivers to assist with care - Reflection and adaptation of movement patterns
