Assisted Living


Home Support Services
Contact: Reanna Cardinal-Jackson, Assisted Living Program Coordinator
Phone: 780-726-2774 ext. 6206
Email: 

Goal:
Assist individuals to live independently by providing required health and support services and by strengthening the support provided by the family and community.

Admission:
Referrals to the Assisted Living Program are made by the Home Care Nurses, doctors d
Providing all the information is provided:
–    Assisted Living Client Fee Determination (updated manually);
–    Assisted Living Application Form (updated manually);
–    Assessment Form (updated annually);
–    All supporting documentation such as picture ID and other information verifications obtained by the issuing authority;
–    Initial case recording that clearly indicates why the client is eligible for Assisted Living benefits;
–    Needs assessment [Proof of financial need] (i.e.; Income tax assessment, pay stubs, etc.);
–    A Case Plan (for temporary services); and,
–    Effective progress reporting (homemaking records, case notes, time sheets, etc.)

Home Making:
–   Strengthen the family unit in times of crisis; loss of a loved one
–   Emotional support; talk, listen, bond, comfort

Household Management:

–   routine housework;
–   dishwashing, make beds

Laundry / Clothing Care:

–   Washing / drying / folding
–   Pickup and delivery

 

Transportation:
Monday / Wednesday / Friday

Transportation and Assistance with:
–   Grocery shopping
–   Bank Errands
–   Bill Payments
–   Transportation to and from the Home Care Office for the Senior’s Day Program

Forms Assistance:
–   Income Tax Forms
–   Assured Income for Severely Handicap (AISH)
–   Old Age Security (OAS)
–   Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
–   Senior’s Benefit
–   Special Needs Assistance

Handyman:

Home Adaptations for client safety;
–    Medical Equipment installation
–    Hand rails
–    Polytene installations/ removal
–    Door installation
–    Water Delivery (Only for those who do not have transportation)
–    Lawn and weed cutting, rototilling (some services require a fee)
–    Snow Removal
–    Wood Delivery

Meals on Wheels:
Meals delivered once a day Monday – Friday to a limited number of Active Home Care clients.

Saddle Lake Health Care Centre
Address: P.O Box 160 Saddle Lake, AB Canada T0A 3T0
Phone: 780-726-3930 | Fax: 780-726-3922 | Toll Free:  1-800-829-6904
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