View report page

Recruitment
There is always a list of women willing to be domestic helps, and every
care is taken to engage the right type of worker for this very worth while
service. Unfortunately, many good helps leave the service owing to their
sensitiveness to sickness, and the demanding attitude of some of the patients.
A domestic help should not be looked upon as the cleaner, but a kindly person
ready to help those in need.
Training Course
A course was again held twice during the year at Chelmsford. It is very
instructive and very much appreciated by the helps who attend.
Personal Contact
It is not generally realised what personal care is given by the helps
outside working hours. It is not unusual for helps to provide and take weekend
meals to a sick person, and although they are quite prepared to undertake these
duties, it is felt more could be done by the relatives.
An old lady living alone, and without relatives, discharged herself from
hospital. This entailed a visit by the helps three times a day and at the
weekend.
Another case which has given great satisfaction is that of a mentally sick
woman. She was persuaded to enter hospital for treatment and in the meantime
her flat was redecorated and practically refurnished. Eventually she arrived
home and the Domestic Help Service provided daily help. She is now a very
active member in the Old Folk's Centre, and appreciates everything that is done
for her.
CHIROPODY