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Offering at home Personal Support,
Medical Care and Companionship

We care for you

Medical Care

Comprehensive Care from Chronic Illness Management to Post-Surgical Recovery

Our Caregivers

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Respite Care

Providing temporary relief for primary caregivers to help alleviate caregiver stress and burnout.

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Personal Support Workers 

Professionally trained, certified and dedicated to delivering quality service.

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  • Common Responsibilities

    • Personal care: assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.

    • Light meal preparation: preparing, and serving nutritious light meals, as well as assisting with feeding if necessary.

    • Medication reminders: ensuring clients take their medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers.

    • Light housekeeping: performing basic household chores, such as laundry, dusting, and vacuuming, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.

    • Emotional support: providing companionship, listening to concerns, and offering encouragement to promote mental well-being.

    • Exercise and rehabilitation: supporting clients with prescribed exercises or physiotherapy routines to maintain or improve their physical health.

Nurses 

Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) provide expert care

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Areas of expertise

  • ​Post-Surgical Care: following surgeries, they can manage pain, monitor for complications, and ensure that the recovery process is proceeding as expected.

  • ​Medication Management: nurses are skilled in administering various forms of medication, from oral pills to injections; they can educate patients and families on proper medication schedules and potential side effects.

  • Chronic Disease Monitoring: experienced in tracking the progress and symptoms of chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD, and heart failure, and can adjust care plans as necessary for optimum management.​​

Companions

Dedicated caregivers which offer support for the following non-medical needs:

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  • ​Loneliness or Isolation: elderly individuals who live alone may experience loneliness, companionship services can provide them with social interaction and emotional support.

  • ​Recovery: individuals recovering from surgery or illness may require someone to keep them company and help with small tasks around the house, medication schedules and potential side effects.

  • Safety Concerns: families may opt for companionship services to ensure the safety and well-being of a loved one when they can't be there themselves.​​

 

 

  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care: trained in providing compassionate palliative care, focusing on symptom management and emotional support for both patients and families during end-of-life situations.

  • Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care: for patients with respiratory issues requiring a tracheostomy or ventilator, nurses can provide specialized care including cleaning, suctioning, and monitoring. 

  • Education and Emotional Support: nurses are also educators at heart, providing patients and families with the necessary information to manage their conditions effectively. This includes emotional support and coping strategies for both the patient and family members involved in care.​

 

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  • Adjusting to New Living Situations: whether transitioning to a new home or adjusting to life after significant changes, a companion can provide a comforting presence.

  • Dementia and Alzheimer's: companions can provide specialized engagement to those suffering from cognitive decline, which can help improve their quality of life.​

  • Respite for Family Caregivers: companionship services offer a much-needed break for family members who are primary caregivers, allowing them to rest and attend to their own needs.​

 

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