Meet the Home Care Team
More than 110,000 visits to 7,350 patients a year.
Our home care team has decades of experience caring for patients and their
families. Our team is comprised of …
Skilled Nurses
Our nurses are assigned to patients on their specialty and the type of treatment needed. They provide expert care and education for managing acute or chronic conditions and may include:
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound and ostomy care
- Chemotherapy
- Injections
- Ventilator support, management and education
- Urinary catheter care
- Medication management and education
- Home safety assessments
- Follow-up care for mother and new baby
- Feeding therapy and nutritional guidance
- Physical, occupational and speech therapist
Our experienced rehab team provides services that help patients regain mobility and speech function to improve quality of everyday life. The focus of therapy may include:
- Patient fall safety
- Exercises for strength
- Pain management
- Communication techniques
- Assessing safety related to swallowing
- Maintaining current functional levels as long as possible
Medical Social Workers
Social, emotional and financial problems may prevent patients from receiving the full benefit of treatment. Our medical social work team helps patients work through these issues.
Home Health Aides
Under the supervision of skilled nurses and therapists, our home health aides work with the patient and family to provide personal care in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the goals and needs of the patient.
Dietitians
Our dietitian conducts nutritional assessments and recommends an appropriate nourishment plan while providing education.
Interested in becoming part of the team?
Go to our Job Opportunities page and search the keyword "Home".
Need more information?
For more information, call Excela Health Home Care,
toll free,
1-800-427-1400
We can take your call 24 hours a day.
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