home care packages
GOVERNMENT FUNDED HOME CARE SUPPORT PACKAGES
Home Care Packages (HCP)
are for those who the My Aged Care assessor determines needs a higher level of care to remain independent at home. A Centrelink income and assets test will dictate the level of subsidy to be provided although the maximum contribution required is $24 p/day, while those on a full aged pension are rarely required to make any contribution. There are four levels of care under the Home Care Packages, and a maximum subsidy available on each.
TYPES OF SERVICES @ INFINITYÂ
Everyday Services
Domestic
washing
cleaning
meal preparation
Transport
shopping
appointments
social functions etc
Personal Care
showering
dressing
grooming etc
Home & Garden
maintenance
spring cleaning
odd jobs etc
Home safety
shower rails
hazzard removal
non slip surfaces
Specialist Services
Nursing
Dementia Care
Palliative Care
Post Hospital Care
Disability Care
FEES FOR FUNDED HOME CARE PACKAGES
Care Services
WEEKDAYS
7am – 7pm- $20.00 per 15 minutes
- $30.00 per 30 minutes
- $51.50 per hour
SATURDAYS
7am – 7pm- $25.00 per 15 minutes
- $35.00 per 30 minutes
- $60.00 per hour
SUNDAYS
7am – 7pm- $30.00 per 15 minutes
- $45.00 per 30 minutes
- $83.00 per hour
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
7am – 7pm- $35.00 per 15 minutes
- $55.00 per 30 minutes
- $95.00 per hour
Spring Cleaning
Weekdays Only
8am-5pm- $60.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
- Talk to us about how our cleaner can help with those heavier cleaning tasks.
Registered Nurse
WEEKDAYS
by negotiation when required- $50.00 per 15 minutes
- $60.00 per 30 minutes
- $90.00 per hour
Other Fees
exit fee
- No charge by Infinity HomecareÂ
Brokerage Service Fee
- For the purchase of non-Infinity Home Care services & consumables.
- At 10% of final invoice and are capped at $250
Basic Daily Care Fee (BDCF)
- No charge by Infinity HomecareÂ
Case Management/Care Advisory Fee
- Charged against the home care package.Â
- Coordination of assessments, care planning, reviews, referrals, scheduling and 24hr point of contact.
Administration Fee
- Charged against the home care package
Income Tested Fee (ITF)
- Charged for Part Pensioners Self-funded Retirees. As per Centrelink assessment and Department confirmation.
Funded Packages Ts & Cs
The minimum Care and Registered Nurse visit duration is 15 minutes
Spring Clean Tasks as per the attached cleaning guide are a minimum one hour service at an hourly rate of $60 and are to be discussed and arranged with Rachel
Travel incurs a fee of $1 per kilometre for all travel during service times
For clients living 20km or more from the Infinity Home Care Office, travel time and kilometres for staff will be discussed with the client
To avoid being charged for cancelled visits we require 24 hours notice
Fees and charges will be reviewed annually and may also increase between scheduled reviews as the need arises. We will provide four weeks notice of any price increase to existing clients.
Brokerage Service Fee refers to the purchase of non-Infinity Home Care services & consumables which can include but are not limited to; continence aids, allied health and equipment.
All of the above rates are GST free
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LEVEL 1 PACKAGE
(maximum subsidy available)
LEVEL OF CARE
Basic care needs such as transportation, assistance with shopping or attending appointments
LEVEL 2 PACKAGE
(maximum subsidy available)
LEVEL OF CARE
Low-level care needs such as assistance with preparing meals, or household tasks such as cleaning or laundry
LEVEL 3 PACKAGE
(maximum subsidy available)
LEVEL OF CARE
Intermediate care needs such as personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) or provision of mobility aids or health services
LEVEL 4 PACKAGE
(maximum subsidy available)
LEVEL OF CARE
High level care needs such as nursing for complex health conditions or wound care or provision of therapies
