During this consultation, we will go over different services that we offer and how they can benefit you our a loved one. We'll take this time to get to know you and where your needs lie. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have or to share your concerns. This is the first step in our process to ensure we understand how to best serve you. The initial consultation can be held online via Zoom video chat, In-person at your home or our office.

INITIAL CONSULTATION

Non-medical Assessments are conducted to find clients' functioning capabilities, to identify their needs, and to determine what services are required to assist them attain and maintain optimum independence. Nursing Assessments are an expanded version of the Non-medical Assessment as they more thoroughly examine and identify health conditions, levels of care required, and appropriate medical interventions. If indicated, coordination of care with other health professionals can be arranged. In both situations, assessors may review subsidization possibilities, develop Care Plans, make referrals, and arrange for Service Delivery Schedules according to the clients' wishes.

IN-HOME ASSESSMENTS

* Assisting with grooming needs such as hair care, shaving, cleaning teeth and routine nail care. Supervising or assisting with tub baths, showers, sponge baths, and bed baths. * Providing routine skin care such as applying lotion to dry skin. * Assisting with dressing and undressing. * Assisting with mobilization activities including turning, transferring, exercising, and walking. * Assisting with toilet and/or commode needs. * Assisting with eating or feeding. * Assisting with self-administered medications by reminding client to take them at the prescribed time(s) and/or following up to ensure they are taken. * Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressures, pulse and respiration. * Providing respite and palliative care

PERSONAL CARE

* Routine housework including general cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, laundry, ironing, changing beds, defrosting refrigerators/freezers, cleaning ovens/stoves and china cabinets. * Heavier cleaning such as spring-cleaning, light fixtures, and washing walls and windows. * Planning, cooking, and serving meals. * Baking for holidays and special occasions. * Monitoring and motivating regular diet plans. * Transporting clients to social activities and appointments. * Running errands and shopping for clients or transporting clients to carry out these activities. * Assisting with mail, correspondence, and payment of bills. * Providing respite and palliative care. * Serving as companions and participating in friendly socialization activities. * Assisting with entertainment preparations, hosting, serving and/or cleanup. * Packing household goods when changing residences. * Caring for pets including feeding, exercising, cleaning litter boxes, cleaning birdcages, taking to grooming appointments or to the Vet. * Caring for plants. * Monitoring clients' safety, comfort and welfare by contacting them by phone or by making home visit(s). * Checking interior conditions of homes while residents are away and ensuring the exteriors reflect an "at-home" appearance.

HOME SERVICES