Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Program: Supportive Housing Program - Oakville - Jean and Howard Caine Apartments - Attendant Care Services
Organization: March of Dimes Canada - West Central Regional Office
Description of Services: 59 unit apartment building with 24 specially designed support care units * provides supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
  • the Attendant Care Services program (Oakville site) is an in-home attendant care service for physically disabled adults who are living in Oakville, and who are able to direct their own care

Attendants provide assistance with activities of daily living such as:
  • meal preparation
  • taking medication
  • personal grooming and hygiene
  • toileting
  • rising and retiring
  • transferring
  • dressing, undressing, bathing, washing
  • essential communication services
  • ventilator and tracheotomy services
  • for existing consumers, palliative support can be offered when appropriate
Requirements
Fees: None for attendant care services except accommodation fees
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Attendant services are available to persons with permanent physical disabilities who are 16 years of age or older and have the ability to self-direct their care
Application: Call the regional office at 905-607-3463 for an information and application package
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Oakville and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-845-7412
Toll-Free: 1-877-427-6990
Fax: 905-845-0957
Email: independence@marchofdimes.ca
Website: www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/Attendant/Pages/At...
Address: Jean and Howard Caine Building
259 Robinson St
Oakville, ON
L6J 6G8
Map
Intersection: Trafalgar Rd and Lakeshore Rd E
Location: Oakville (Old Oakville)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * Daily 24 hours
Contacts: Celia Zelaya - Community Support Supervisor
905-845-7412 ext 222

Downloads

PDF Jean and Howard Caine Apartments 2021 Flyer

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