Weekend & Holiday Care

Weekend & Holiday Care

Caring for an elderly parent does not pause on weekends - but the need for rest, personal time, and family commitments is just as real. For families who provide care themselves throughout the week, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays can become the most exhausting days of all. Our weekend and holiday care service was designed specifically for this reality: to give family caregivers the freedom to step back, rest, or attend to their own lives without guilt, and without leaving their loved one alone. Our caregivers are available every weekend and on all national holidays, at the same quality of care as any other day of the week.

Who It’s For

This service is primarily for families who handle care themselves during the week but need reliable coverage on weekends to rest, travel, or meet other obligations. It is also a natural fit for families who already have a regular weekday caregiver but need someone to cover on their days off. For those facing seasonal needs - around Christmas, Easter, or other holiday periods - this service provides dependable help without requiring a long-term commitment.

What’s Included

• Saturday and Sunday coverage: Full or partial day, depending on what works best for your family - from a few hours to all-day presence.
• National holidays and festive periods: Coverage on all public holidays, including Christmas, Easter, New Year, and other seasonal periods when regular services are typically harder to arrange.
• Personal hygiene and dressing assistance: The caregiver carries out all the same care tasks as on any weekday - there is no reduction in quality or routine.
• Meal preparation throughout the day: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared according to the senior’s dietary needs, with mealtime company and support as needed.
• Companionship and recreational activities: Walks, board games, television, conversation - weekend days become pleasant and social rather than lonely.
• Accompaniment to outings: A neighbourhood walk, a visit to a local café, church, or pharmacy - whatever suits your loved one’s weekend routine.
• Medication administration: Medication reminders and administration according to the prescribed schedule, maintained without interruption even on holidays.
• End-of-day family update: A brief summary at the close of each day so you know exactly how your loved one is doing, wherever you happen to be.

How It Works

1. Scheduling: We discuss which days and hours you need covered and build a weekly or occasional schedule that fits your life. You can choose regular weekend coverage every week, or request care only when you need it. There is no requirement to commit to a minimum number of hours or days.

2. Matching: We introduce a caregiver familiar with the different rhythm that weekends bring - a quieter pace, more time for social connection, and different kinds of activities. Wherever possible, we aim to send the same caregiver each time so your loved one builds familiarity and feels at ease.

3. Delivery: Coverage can begin as soon as the following weekend. We are flexible about schedule changes and respond quickly to unexpected needs. If your caregiver is unavailable, we arrange a replacement so coverage is never left to chance.

Why Choose Komvos Ygeias

• No surcharge for weekends or holidays: Our pricing does not change for Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays - no unpleasant surprises at the end of the month.
• Simple to arrange: Weekend care can be booked with a single phone call or message, without paperwork or lengthy processes.
• Consistent reliability: Our caregivers show up. We do not leave families without cover at the last minute.
• Emotional relief: Knowing your loved one is well cared for means you can genuinely rest and recharge - which makes you a better caregiver too.

You should not feel guilty every time you need a few hours for yourself. Contact us and we will find a solution together that allows you to look after yourself while knowing the person you love is in good hands.