Home Caring Armadale

Home Caring Armadale provides personalised care services for people in the Armadale community, from all walks of life. We are committed to exceptional care in the comfort of your home.

Our dedicated team of care professionals support seniors and people living with disability, helping all of our clients enjoy quality of life. We believe that caring for a loved one is one of the most rewarding life experiences, although it can also be challenging for families and busy people. That’s why we are here to help you in all aspects of life. You are our priority.

About us

Home Caring Armadale is led by two dedicated Registered Nurses, Desiere Dokines and Florence Ledsey.

Desiere is a Registered Nurse with 15 years’ experience in clinical and community care. She has an extensive range of skills, qualities, education, and experience, and provides a high standard of culturally appropriate, patient-centred care based on evidence-based nursing practice. Desiere is dedicated, reliable and honest, and embraces the opportunity to help people in their daily lives, so they can continue living in their own homes.

Name: Desiere Dokines
Title: Clinical Director
Mobile: 0448 735 059
Email: desiere.dokines@homecaring.com.au

Florence is a Registered Nurse with experience in ICU, respiratory and gastroenterology. She has experience in aged care, supporting seniors to achieve quality of life. Florence is active in the Filipino community, and enjoys participating in other cultural activities. She is passionate about adopting a holistic approach to caring for patients, and has an empathetic nature towards her patients. She loves to listen and provide daily living assistance, and endeavours to show kindness to all.

We have a great team of care workers: dedicated, compassionate care staff with the knowledge, skills, and positive attitude to support you in remaining safe and independent in your own home. We listen and work in partnership with you to meet your goals. Our approach to health care is holistic. Our dedicated team are skilled in deteriorating client assessment, wound and stoma care, diabetic and mental ill-health care management, and assisting with activities with daily living. We are here to help you.

Aged care services in the home

As a registered Aged Care provider, Home Caring Armadale provides Home Care Packages to seniors who wish to continue living at home, but need support to do so. Our range of services delivered by experienced care staff – from personal care, nursing services and domestic assistance to help with transport and social activities – will help you stay safe and independent, helping prevent premature entry into residential care. We’re also flexible, providing our services at a time that suits your routine, according to an individualised care plan based on your needs.

NDIS support that’s all about you

Home Caring Armadale provides NDIS supports to people with disability. Our experienced support workers will work with you, helping you reach your goals through capacity building activities, community access and learning new skills – all in a fun and engaging way. We also provide a wide range of services in the home such as household assistance, nursing services, 24-hour care and personal care, so you can live independently with all the supports you need. We take a person-centred approach, and aim to help you enjoy a fulfilled and active life.

Home Caring Armadale is dedicated to providing professional and reliable care and support services to all clients.

Our ‘person-first’ caring culture gives us a framework for our service. We:

• Believe in putting the person first
• Improve people’s lives
• Collaborate
• Care about the details
• Deliver high quality care

On the ground level, this means:

• We treat you as an individual – we respect your values and expressed wishes.
• We collaborate with you – you take an active role in your care.
• We communicate and listen – the best care happens when everyone is on the same page.
• We are sensitive to cultural and family needs – HomeCaring supports people from many different cultures.
• We value your independence – we focus on what people can do for themselves, and empower them to live as independently as possible.
• We value your dignity, comfort and safety – we aren’t just concerned about what we do; we also care about how we do it.

We take a holistic approach to your care – we work with you to deliver a plan that truly cares for every aspect of your being.