Home Care Program

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Medical Centre
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation
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807-733-3577
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Fax: 807-733-2561
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Medical Centre: Mon, Fri 9 am-1 pm; Tue-Thu 9 am-3 pm


Payday Wed: 9 am-12 noon

Application

  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Home Care Coordinator

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness or injury or

  • Individuals 60 years of age and over requiring assistance at home

Fees

None

Contacts

Linda Redsky - Home and Community Care
Brenda Freel - Councillor, Health and Social
807-733-2315; Cell 807-464-2377

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes

Provides the following services through personal support workers, homemakers and home support worker:
  • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
  • Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
  • Home care nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • Basic or advanced practice foot care
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light outdoor/yardwork
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit