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Mother’s Helper Service Now Offered by Visiting Health and Supportive Services at Hunterdon Healthcare

While the birth of a child is both joyous and exciting, it can also be
aptly described as tiring. With so many responsibilities to contend with
on top of taking care of the new baby as best they can, new parents
could usually benefit from a helping hand or two. That little bit of
extra help is just what Hunterdon Healthcare’s Mother’s Helper
Service specializes in.

The Mother’s Helper Service is an in-home assistance program that
caters to the needs of new parents, whether it be their first or third
child. The Mother’s Helper Service is provided by Hunterdon
Healthcare’s Visiting Health and Supportive Services and offers either
a Companion or Certified Home Health Aide.

The Mother’s Helper Companions have completed specialized infant care
classes.  They can assist new parents with baby care and household
chores, enabling parents to have some time for themselves.  The
Companions also can provide:
?        Infant care and sibling supervision
?        Diaper changes and dressing
?        Meal planning and preparation
?        Grocery shopping
?        Light housework
?        Assist with errands
?        Make beds and change linens
?        Take baby or siblings for a walk
?        Read and play games with siblings

The Certified Home Health Aides are specially trained to provide
personal care to mom and baby.  In addition to all the services the
Companions provide, the Home Health Aide services also include hands on
care such as:
?        Assistance with bathing/shampooing/skin care for baby
?        Hair care
?        Light massage/foot massage
?        Infant feeding
A Registered Nurse will accompany the Certified Home Health Aide on the
first visit to develop a plan of care per the parent’s specifications
and needs.

The Companions and Certified Home Health Aides can be scheduled in 4
hour blocks of time with initial visit costs ranging from $105 for
Companions and $165 for Certified Home Health Aides. Additional 4 hour
block visits cost $80 for Companions and $105 for Certified Home Health
Aides.  Gift certificates are available for the Mother’s Helper
Service.  If you are interested in scheduling the Mother’s Helper
Service or would like additional information please call 908-788-2562.