Supporting independence in Personal Care and Life Skills Development
Are you looking for a person-centered professional to help you develop the skills necessary to complete your personal care tasks independently? At Capable Life, we understand that individuals face numerous challenges, and dealing with mental health issues or disabilities can make it difficult to prioritize personal needs.
Our professionals are sensitive to the judgments and sensitivities involved as you work to reclaim your life and regain the freedom to choose and engage in activities as you’ve always wanted. We are here as a nonjudgmental organisation, ready to equip you with the essential skills and guide you in maintaining and advancing those skills.
What makes us different from a support provider?
Our assistance with personal care and life skill development is designed to build the capabilities in participants, enabling them to lead self-fulfilling and thriving lives as independent adults within the community. We do not undertake tasks on behalf of participants, so we don’t disrupt existing supports . Instead, we empower them to achieve their goals through person-specific support and guidance. Thus, we help them lead their life with as much autonomy as possible.
What does supporting independence in Personal Care and Life Skills Development include?
Our 1:1 Sessions May Include the Following Personal Care Goals:
Hygiene and Grooming
We focus on identifying and overcoming the barriers that prevent you from successfully managing your hygiene and grooming routines. This involves assessing your strengths and motivators to create a personalised plan that starts with small, manageable tasks and gradually builds up to more complex routines.
- Identifying Barriers and Motivators: Understanding what makes hygiene tasks unpleasant or unrewarding and addressing these factors to make the process more enjoyable.
- Skill Development: Enhancing your understanding of personal care through health and hygiene lessons, live modeling, and reinforcement techniques.
- Routine Building: Establishing consistent morning and evening hygiene schedules tailored to your lifestyle.
- Confidence Building: Practicing self-care tasks to boost independence and self-esteem, reinforcing how grooming and hygiene contribute to your identity and social interactions.
- Identity and Presentation: Exploring how you want to present yourself to others, which can support other goals such as developing and sustaining friendships.
Cooking and Meal Planning
Our approach to cooking and meal planning centers on understanding your individual needs and preferences, ensuring that meal preparation becomes an enjoyable and health-conscious activity.
- Personalised Meal Planning: Developing weekly meal plans that incorporate balanced nutrition and cater to your dietary preferences and health concerns.
- Cooking Skills Training: Teaching basic cooking techniques, such as chopping, boiling, baking, and safely using kitchen appliances.
- Recipe Development: Guiding you through step-by-step recipes to build confidence in preparing meals independently and creating your own recipe book.
- Grocery Management: Assisting with creating and managing grocery shopping lists, understanding food labels, and budgeting for meals.
- Collaborative Support: Working alongside dietitians or occupational therapists to address any functional challenges or dietary requirements related to meal planning and nutrition.
- Practical Application: Encouraging you to cook for family or friends, receive constructive feedback, and develop resilience through real-world practice.
Household Tasks
Maintaining a clean and organised living environment is essential for positive social relationships and cohabitation. We help you develop effective strategies to manage household tasks efficiently and enjoyably.
- Task Identification and Prioritization: Determining which household tasks are essential and identifying any non-preferred tasks that can be matched with preferred activities or made more enjoyable.
- Efficiency Building: Incorporating enjoyable stimuli, such as music, dance, or aerobic exercises, to make household chores more engaging.
- Motivation Strategies: Understanding what motivates you, whether it’s helping others or breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
- Skill Practice: Providing hands-on practice with tasks like laundry management, organising spaces, and establishing cleaning routines.
- Habit Formation: Reinforcing learning through consistent practice and developing habits that ensure sustained household maintenance.
- Progress Assessment: Monitoring the frequency and consistency of task completion to ensure ongoing progress and skill retention.
Ready to Improve Your Quality of Life?
If you are ready to embark on a new journey toward independence and enhance your quality of life, look no further than Capable Life. Contact us today to get started.
