
You're not alone...
Let me take care of Everything!

Jillian MacKnight
Personal Assistant
Independent Caregiver
Surgical Caregiver
available both
MacKnight and Day!
When you are recovering from surgery, it’s so important to get plenty of rest and not push yourself too soon. Having a Caregiver to help you will allow you to return to your normal routine as quickly as possible.
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Before you can return to your normal routine, it may take anywhere from a couple of day, a week or possibly a month; depending on what procedure is being done and your strength as a patient. By having day to day care available for the first few day until you can manage on your own will allow the recovery time to be greatly reduced.
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Your doctor will give a list of details to follow to help the recovery process go as smoothly as possible. It’s important to make sure that you get plenty of rest and are as comfortable as possible. The bandages need to be changed on a regularly basis, the medication taken on timely basis, and you need to stay nourished and hydrated. Depending on the type of surgery, the doctor may recommend that you get up and move or walk around every few hours to make sure that the body maintains its optimal function.
I OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
* DRIVE TO THE HOSPITAL
* STAY WITH YOU DURING SURGERY
* WRITE DOWN DOCTOR'S CONSULT
* PICK UP PRESCRIPTIONS
* RUNNING ERRANDS
* BRING YOU HOME TO RECOVER
* HELP YOU TO GET UP AND MOVE
* CHANGE YOUR BANDAGES
* MEDICATION REMINDERS
* PREPARE YOUR MEALS
* HYGIENE AND DRESSING
* COMPANIONSHIP
* and MORE
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After having surgery, you will feel very tired, as well as having some aches and pains for a while. In order for your body to heal, it needs to get plenty of rest, so that your body can direct all of its energy into healing your body completely. When it’s time for you to come home after surgery, you’ll need extra help for a period of time to do the things that you don't have the energy for.
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There are other more expensive services out there that will offer to have a registered nurse come in and take care of patients who need additional medical attention. Most surgery patients don't need a nurse to monitor to continue monitoring their vital signs, but simply a Caregiver to make sure you're taken care just as a family member would if they were available.
You live alone, your family is out of state or maybe it's just difficult for them to get time away from work. I know it can be difficult for them to create a schedule that provides you with enough care and attention that you really need to fully recovery.
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When the family does have the time to spend with you, they would obviously rather be by your side and not distracted with the other things that need to be done while you're healing. Having a Caregiver to take care of everything is the perfect solution that allows you to enjoy time with your loved ones.
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I can help you Before, During and After your surgery, whether it’s for just a day or a week. Contact me to schedule an appointment and rest assure that you'll be in safe hands.
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