Service Information
Home Help
Family Service Kent
Category:
Home Support Helper
Target Population: Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer/Dementia, Amputee, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Aphasia, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiac, Cardiovascular Disease, Caregiver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Pain, Cognitively Impaired, Concurrent Disorders, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Developmental Disability, Falls Prevention, Family, Fibromyalgia, Frail Elderly, Palliative, Physically Disabled, Seniors, Socially Isolated, Stress, Veteran, Younger Onset Dementia
Requests may be placed on waitlist due to increased demand.
Service Details
Description:
Home Help is a broker service, operated by Family Service Kent, which matches clients to appropriately skilled Home Helpers, based on client-identified need and goals. Home Helpers are self-employed Independent Resource Contractors who have been carefully screened by the Home Help Service Coordinator. Screening includes a criminal background check, verification of professional credentials, and professional reference checks.
An in-home assessment is offered free of charge to ensure all client needs are addressed. All assessments are completed by the Home Help Service Coordinator who is a registered healthcare professional. Services offered range from general housekeeping and maintenance to personal support and attendant care.
Support Services:
Accompaniment to Medical Appointments, Companionship, Home Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Meal Preparation, Medication Reminders, Shopping/Errands Assistance
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
$20 to $25 per hour
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Registrant is an older adult (age 60+) and/or an adult (18+) with an identified disability and ability to pay fee for service.
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Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 354-6221 Ext: 246
Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 354-6221 Ext: 246
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