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| Our Companions provide the support and supervision that will enable your loved one to enjoy continued independence, while getting the extra assistance they need to remain safe and comfortable in their own home.
It is never too early to get your loved one accustomed to outside help. We have observed that getting started on a limited basis, even a few hours a week, allows your family member to see the benefits that outside assistance can provide.
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Friendly conversation and participation in recreational activities |
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Assistance with phone calls and correspondence |
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Assistance with maintaining medication schedules |
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Transportation to physicians, shopping or recreation |
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Supervision of dressing and bathing, and assistance with general mobility |
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Meal preparation, planning, and shopping |
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Light housekeeping |
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Laundry | |
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| Our Homemakers provide a wide array of elder care services in addition to those listed under our Companions category.
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Vacuuming |
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Dusting |
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Mopping floors |
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Bathroom cleaning |
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Countertop cleaning |
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Changing linens |
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Household organization and upkeep | |
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| Our Personal Care Assistants offer specialized elder care services required by clients who are deemed by their physician as having a "chronic and stable" condition. They include our wide variety of Companion and Homemaker services, as well as any additional assistance needed for their activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Bathing |
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Dressing |
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Feeding |
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Incontinence care |
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Assistance with maintaining medication schedules |
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Meal preparation, planning and shopping |
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Light housekeeping |
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Laundry |
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Transportation |
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Help with mobility | |
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| Our Live-in Companions offer the highest level of personal care and assistance on an uninterrupted basis.
Our kind and caring staff take personal pride and find true joy in helping our elderly clients. With continuous monitoring and coordination of activities of daily living, your loved one can remain comfortable and secure in their own home.
This service combines the Companion/Homemaker and Personal Care Assistant duties.
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| Seeing parents age can be difficult. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease can be absolutely heartbreaking. Many people think the early symptoms of the disease are normal signs of aging, so it often goes untreated. Although there is no known cure, enabling those afflicted with this condition to remain in familiar surroundings can go a long way in easing the anxiety, pain and confusion that are so common with the disease.
Our Companions, Homemakers, and Personal Care Assistants are trained on how to communicate with people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. They also receive training in music and touch therapy, as well as successful strategies for caring for people afflicted with this disease.
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| Many of our staff have training and experience to help your loved one in special circumstances. |
Hospice (end-of-life) Care |
| We bring compassion and sensitivity to those suffering from a terminal illness. Many of our caregivers have in-depth experience with hospice care. They possess a very special ability to attend to your loved one’s needs during their final days. |
Specific Disease Care |
| Many of our caregivers can drive your loved one to treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation. They will stay with them during the treatment, pick up any additional medications prescribed and report any instructions given by medical personnel. They provide the ongoing emotional support so important during those difficult times. |
Hospital Patient Companion |
| Medical emergencies come unexpectedly. Our experience has shown that patients often are required to remain waiting for hours before being admitted to a hospital, and sometimes are released to go home without ever being admitted at all. Our caregivers can keep your loved one safe and comfortable during the admission and waiting process. If not admitted, they can drive your loved one home or keep them company until a family member or friend arrives. |
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| Our prices include bonding,
workers' compensation, general and professional liability. We pay all federal and state taxes. |
| Companions |
$15.50 - $16.50 per hour |
| Alzheimer's Companions |
$16.50 - $18.00 per hour |
| Homemakers |
$17.00 - $18.50 per hour |
| Personal Care Assistants |
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour |
| Live-in
Companions |
$180.00 - $220.00 per day
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| Live-in
Companions direct from overseas -- starting at: |
$8-10
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Please note that 50 cents per
km (or as modified from time to time) will be charged for all *CLIENT* transportation. Our price ranges are designed to provide you and your loved one with the best possible match by offering our staff a fair wage for each assignment.
*Also please note that all listed prices are based on 3 hour service blocks. There's a $20.00 an hour charge for less than 3 hours of service in any calendar day.*
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Length of assignment |
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Number of hours
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Location of home |
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Difficulty of position |
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Number of persons to care for |
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Years of experience of caregiver |
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Skill of caregiver |
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Rates may exceed those quoted for special requests. Please call us with any questions.
The following Holidays will be paid and billed at time
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New Years Day
(Starting New Years Eve after 5 pm) |
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Good Friday |
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Victoria Day |
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Canada Day |
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BC
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Labor Day |
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Thanksgiving
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Remembrance Day |
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Christmas Day (Starting
Christmas Eve after 5 pm) |
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