Post-Surgical Care
Supporting Recovery, Comfort & Safety — Every Day, at Home
Understanding Post-Surgical Care at Home
Recovery after surgery requires careful monitoring, pain management, wound care, and gradual return to daily activities. Proper support reduces complications, speeds healing, and helps clients regain independence safely.
Guardian Angel’s post-surgical care provides compassionate, skilled assistance tailored to each client’s surgical procedure and recovery plan, under the supervision of registered nurses.
What Makes Our Post-Surgical Care Specialized?
Nurse-Designed Individualized Recovery Plans
- Assessment of surgical procedure, healing progress, and client needs
- Personalized plans emphasizing wound care, pain control, and mobility
- Continuous monitoring and adjustment by clinical nurses
Wound Care & Infection Prevention
- Assistance with dressing changes, wound cleaning, and monitoring for signs of infection
- Educating clients and families on proper wound care hygiene
- Prompt reporting of redness, swelling, fever, or discharge to nurses or doctors
Pain Management & Medication Support
- Timely administration or reminders for pain medications as prescribed
- Observation of pain levels and side effects
- Communication with clinical team for pain control optimization
Mobility & Activity Assistance
- Support with safe movement, transfers, and prescribed physical therapy exercises
- Encouragement of gradual activity increase to promote healing
- Fall prevention and environmental safety measures
Nutrition & Hydration Support
- Preparing balanced meals to support tissue repair and energy needs
- Encouraging adequate fluid intake to aid recovery
- Monitoring appetite and addressing nutritional concerns
Emotional Support & Reassurance
- Providing companionship and encouragement during recovery challenges
- Helping manage anxiety or frustration related to limited mobility or discomfort
- Involving family in care and recovery updates
Why Choose Guardian Angel?
- Post-surgical care by trained, compassionate caregivers
- RN-supervised, personalized recovery plans
- Expertise in wound care, medication, and mobility support
- QAI-accredited standards ensuring quality and safety
- Emotional support to enhance healing and wellbeing
- Family-centered communication and education
The Guardian Angel Difference
- Care focused on healing, safety, and independence
- Skilled, vigilant caregivers who understand surgical recovery
- Families engaged and informed throughout recovery
- Compassionate, consistent support tailored to your needs
Post-Surgical Home Care FAQs
Wound care, medication reminders, mobility help, pain management, and nurse oversight.
Our caregivers follow sterile dressing protocols and report any redness, fever, or discharge.
Yes, we provide timely reminders and pain observation with escalation when needed.
With assistive devices, fall prevention, and support for prescribed exercises.
Duration depends on the procedure and recovery speed — our nurses tailor the care accordingly.