Service Information
In-Home Volunteer Support/ Programme de soutien à domicile
Hospice Care Ottawa / Maison de soins palliatifs d’Ottawa
Category: Hospice Care (In-Home)
Target Population: Palliative, Socially Isolated
Accepting New Referrals
Service Details
Description:

Our In-Home Volunteer Support Program offers weekly visits by a volunteer who can provide a reassuring presence, companionship, practical support and comfort measures while giving respite time for caregivers. Services offered but can be on waitlist until a volunteer is available but a nurse will visit for a home assessment and provide phone support .



Notre programme de soutien à domicile propose des visites hebdomadaires effectuées par un bénévole, offrant une présence réconfortante, de la compagnie, un soutien pratique ainsi que des mesures de confort, tout en permettant aux aidants de bénéficier de temps de répit. Bien que les services soient disponibles, une liste d'attente peut s'appliquer jusqu'à la disponibilité d'un bénévole. Dans l'attente, une infirmière effectuera une évaluation à domicile et proposera un soutien téléphonique.


Languages: English, French
Cost to Client:
Programs offered at no cost to the client/Programmes offerts sans frais aux clients
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age: 18 yrs
Criteria:
  • Person is 18 years of age and older diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Willingness to have volunteers involved in their care.
  • Does not have severe cognitive impairment
 
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Referral Contact Information
Referral Fax:
1 (613) 422-4976
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