Program: Personal Support and Respite Care
Organization: Ottawa West Community Support
Description of Services: 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
Requirements
Fees: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with physical disabilities * minimum fee: 2 hours
Application: Self or health professional referral * home visit will be completed by an OWCS Care Coordinator
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Ottawa and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 613-728-6016
Fax: 613-728-3718
Email: info@owcs.ca
Website: owcs.ca/services/respite-care
Address: 1137 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y8
Map
Intersection: Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Service: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Jennifer Lalonde - Executive Director
613-728-6016 ext 236 * jennifer@owcs.ca
Contacts: Joyce Ng - Manager, In-Home Services

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