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Program:
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Personal Support and Respite Care
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Address:
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1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Service: Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca
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Service Description:
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Non-profit community support agency * Home Support Workers (HSW) and Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide fee-for services such as :
- assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise programs
- assistance with meal planning and preparation
- support through companionship, motivational activities and socialization
- respite care for family caregivers
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Fees:
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Set fees * subsidized : $10 per hour (max 2 hours per week), regular rate: $30 per hour * deposit required for more than 15 hours of respite care weekly
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Application:
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Self or health professional referral * home visit will be completed by an OWCS Care Coordinator
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and adults with physical disabilities * minimum fee: 2 hours
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