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Do Caregivers Get Paid to Sleep?

In general, overnight caregivers don’t get much sleep. Instead, they assist with activities like helping with bathroom trips, a drink of water, or help with seniors who may be confused, or tend to wander at night.
Overnight Caregivers in Danbury CT

Home Care Advantage, LLC offers overnight professional home care services in Danbury, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas. There are many reasons why you might need an overnight caregiver for an aging parent or loved one. These caregivers can provide assistance with daily activities, medical monitoring, and personal care while your loved one sleeps.

The overnight caregiver will only sleep if it is agreed upon by the family and the home care agency. According to CHALEFF, REHWALD, PETERSON, in-home caregivers must be paid for all hours they are required to remain on the premises, under the control of their employer (the home care agency), even if they are sleeping, inactive, watching television or surfing the net.

There are many reasons why you might request overnight care for your parent or loved one. If you are the primary caregiver, you may need a break from the continuous supervision that your loved one requires. It’s important to get a good night’s sleep for your physical and mental well-being.

The overnight caregiver will typically stay at your home for eight to twelve hours, beginning in the late evening and continuing until dawn. Your family may need short or long-term care at night depending on your needs and your loved one’s needs. The most common challenges that prompt families to seek overnight care include critical medical conditions that require constant monitoring, memory problems, recovery from surgery, limited mobility, fall prevention, and companionship.

The overnight caregiver can also perform light housekeeping duties while your loved one sleeps, such as cleaning the bathroom, doing laundry, taking out the trash, and doing dishes. Additionally, the caregiver can assist with bathroom trips, medication reminders, and making quick snacks for your loved one.

The assistance of a nighttime caregiver is especially beneficial for seniors who suffer from sundowner’s syndrome and dementia. The caregiver can provide companionship and reorient your loved one if they become disoriented in the middle of the night.

Home Care Advantage, LLC provides overnight home care services for seniors in Danbury, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas. Our friendly staff is available to answer any questions you may have about nighttime home care. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you and your loved one. (203) 744-8380

Dr. Beverly Ruekberg, DPH, MPH, MA. Ed.

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