Gift of Care: Professional Care Hours

When Support Matters Most

When someone you care about faces illness or challenging times, the gift of professional care can make all the difference in their daily life and recovery. At Jamii Life, our trained care professionals provide compassionate, skilled support exactly when it matters most.

Our Gift of Care program allows you to purchase blocks of dedicated care time delivered by our experienced team members. Recipients receive personalized care from professionals who understand their unique needs, providing both practical assistance and emotional support.

Give your loved ones, neighbors, or community members in Cape Town the gift of expert care when they need it most.

Even though families take joy in caring for a loved one, the physical and emotional burdens for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some support.

 

Repsite Care Package

8 hours of day care or up to 14 hours of night care

The Respite Care Package offers comprehensive support for individuals throughout the day or night. This package includes:

  • Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing)

  • Medication reminders

  • Light meal preparation

  • Companionship and emotional support

  • Assistance with mobility and transfers

  • Meal preparation

  • Light housekeeping related to care

The Overnight Respite Care Package provides peace of mind during evening hours when concerns often heighten.

  • Evening assistance with bedtime routines

  • Periodic check-ins throughout the night

  • Morning wake-up assistance

  • Peace of mind for family members

Perfect for: Individuals with mobility challenges, those recovering from major surgery, or seniors who need more substantial daily assistance. Night care is for Individuals prone to nighttime confusion, those with sleep disturbances, or anyone whose family caregivers need restful sleep.

 

2. Family Caregiver Training Package

6 hours of instruction

The Family Caregiver Training Package empowers family members with essential caregiving skills. This valuable training includes:

  • Hands-on instruction in essential caregiving skills:

    • Safe transfer and mobility techniques

    • Personal care assistance methods

    • Medication management best practices

    • Recognizing and responding to health changes

  • Customized to the specific condition and needs of the loved one

  • Reference materials and care guides

  • Follow-up support call after training completion

  • Stress management and self-care strategies for family caregivers

Perfect for: Families transitioning a loved one from hospital to home, new caregivers building confidence, or experienced caregivers facing new challenges.

 

3. Hospital-to-Home Discharge Support Package

6 hours of specialized transition care

The Hospital-to-Home Discharge Support Package provides crucial assistance during the challenging transition from hospital to home recovery. Our care professionals help:

  • Accompany the patient during the hospital discharge process

  • Provide support during transport home (Note: transportation must be arranged separately)

  • Set up the home environment for safety and recovery success

  • Medication management support

  • Implementation of discharge instructions and assistance with initial care plan set-up

  • Meal preparation according to new dietary requirements

  • Assistance with initial personal care needs post-discharge

Perfect for: Recently discharged patients, individuals transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation facility care, or anyone navigating new care routines following a medical event.