# Attendant and GDA care: your questions answered

Short answers about attendant and gda care. For the full service page, see below.

Source: https://healthcare.servq.in/services/attendant-care/faq/

### What is the difference between an attendant and a GDA?
A GDA (general duty assistant) holds a health-aide certificate and can also check vitals and help with mobility. An attendant completes our in-house training and focuses on daily-living help and companionship under a care plan. Neither gives injections or does medical procedures.

### Can I book an attendant for just a few hours?
Yes. Hourly GDA help is available, as well as 12-hour day attendants. Night and 24-hour care are arranged as shifts, see our 24-hour and night care page.

### Will the same attendant come every day?
We try to keep the same person for continuity, because older people settle better with a familiar face. If your regular attendant is unavailable, we arrange a substitute and tell you in advance.

### Can an attendant stay overnight?
Night shifts are part of our plan. See the night and 24-hour care page. A carer who works at night is given rest the next day.

### Will the attendant cook?
Attendants focus on personal care and company. Light help with preparing the person's own meals can be agreed with the care manager. It is not a housekeeping service.

### Can I choose a female attendant?
You can state a preference when you book, and we will try to honour it. Availability varies.

### What if my parent dislikes the attendant?
Tell us. Seniors have a veto on who is in their home, and we will arrange a different person.

### What can the attendant do if my parent falls?
Stay calm, check for pain or injury and call the family. For a head injury, severe pain or unconsciousness, call 108. Attendants do not move someone with a suspected fracture.

> **Note:** **In an emergency, call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital.** ServQ Healthcare supports planned and ongoing care at home.

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