What is provided in respite care?

Your own room
Each room is furnished with a bed, television, telephone, essential storage space and each room has its own toilet and shower.

Support services
Rooms are cleaned weekly. All heavy laundry is done at the Home's laundry. Laundry facilities are provided in each building and personal laundry services are available. All clothing is to be clearly marked for laundry purposes.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and the evening meal are provided in the dining room. Meals with family or friends may also be arranged. Morning and afternoon teas are served in the dining room. Special diets can be provided.

Personal Care Assistance
Assistance is provided with all daily living activities including:
Showering and dressing
Meals
Moving around the hostel
Medications
Special care and support is offered to people involved in rehabilitation programmes.

Security
Registered nursing staff are available 24 hours a day. There is an emergency nurse call system in each room.

What should I do now?
The Department of Health & Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) for your area will assess your eligibility for hostel (respite) care. Please then contact Holy Spirit Home on (07) 3263 0321.  Your application will be acknowledged and you will be invited for an interview and to view the respite accommodation. This interview is necessary for confirmation of your respite booking. At a time closer to your planned respite we will forward a Respite Agreement for signing.