Volunteer
Spend a day putting a smile on someone’s face. It will make life better for someone, including yourself. There are many opportunities available.
Volunteer
Carling Adult Day Program
Come for the care, stay for the fun.
The Carling Day Program gives people living with dementia a chance to enjoy a fun day out with friends in a safe and supportive setting, while giving their loved ones a well-deserved break.
Information, supportive counseling and referrals to other community services and programs are also available.
Program details
When is it: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 per day.
How can I join: Program referrals are made by Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain (HCCSS), as well as health care professionals and other Community Support Services and programs.
Inquiries are always welcome by calling the program directly.
For information on eligibility, contact Home and Community Care Support Services at 310-2222 (no area code required).
Transportation
Cost: We can arrange transportation for participants living within the program’s boundaries for $16.00 (return trip).
Pick up: Participants are usually picked up between 8:00 and 9:00am
Drop off: Between 2:45 and 3:30pm.
Staff can also assist with accessing community transportation services or para Transpo. A family member or designate must be there to meet the client at the end of the day.
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
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Going Home Program
The Going Home Program helps seniors remain safely at home after leaving the hospital.
The program offers a basket of community support services, including frozen and hot meals, transportation, homemaking and personal support services. Services are free of charge within the first 10 business days when leaving the hospital.
How do I get service?
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Assessment
Clients are assessed and referred to the Going Home Program by the Hospital Discharge Planner and/or by the Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse in the Emergency Departments of our Champlain District hospitals.
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Eligibility
- Age: 65 years of age and older.
- Mobility aligns with Champlain Community Transportation Collaborative criteria.
- Services will not be duplicated either through Home and Community Care, new or existing services in the community, or paid services.
- Clients living in Retirement Homes are eligible for transportation services only.
- Clients with contact precautions are eligible dependent on the availability of PPE for client and driver (if necessary), and referral includes a description of the precaution. Intake reserves the ability to refuse the referral if deemed unable to safely service the client.
Contact Us
Once you are home, if you have any questions or if you have not heard from an intake person within two business days from your discharge, please contact:
Ottawa
Phone: (613) 238-8420
Toll Free: 1 (877) 818-0884
Eastern Counties
Phone: (613) 932-3451
Toll Free: 1 (800) 267-1741
Pembroke-Renfrew
Phone: (613) 732-3949
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Homemaking
Homemaking Services help seniors stay at home longer.
The Program provides tailored light housekeeping services for seniors and physically disabled adults living at home. To qualify for the program, clients are assessed by a Carefor team member. There is a minimal cost for the services, which may include housekeeping tasks like cleaning, laundry and changing linens.
Services offered
- Dusting
- Vacuuming
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Making the bed/changing linens
- Laundry
- Washing floors
- Cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces
- Cleaning appliances
- Emptying garbage
Eligibility
Seniors over 65 years of age who meet the requirements based on the mandatory InterRai CHA health assessment.
*Note: There is currently a waitlist for this service. You will be contacted as soon as your referral can be reviewed.
Available in these locations:
Homemaking Intake Coordinator
Phone: 613-740-5783
Email: homemaking@carefor.ca
In-Home Programs by Region
Rehabilitation Services
Helping you maintain function and choice in how you want to live.
Our experienced and trained rehabilitation team offer services to help you build and maintain independence offering you support in your home.
Our home care rehabilitation services in Ottawa include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and social work support.
Rehabilitation services are often provided through physician referral but we do also offer private services. Click below to learn more and book an appointment for the service(s) you require.
Book An Appointment
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy appointment
Occupational therapy assistant appointment
Private services:
Initial visit: $140
Follow up: $105 - Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Dietetics
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
Services offered
By the numbers
95%
of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.
37,184
appointments by Carefor rehabilitation staff in 2022.
In-Home Programs by Region
Robert Perry was living in what some might call “the worst apartment in Ottawa”. Living in a unit behind seven dumpsters on the ground floor of a 10-story apartment off […]
Joan and Bob have known each other for 75 years. They met as five-year-olds growing up next door to one another. “I married the girl next door,” says Bob was […]
Bringing physio to community clients Matthew is a physiotherapist with 26 years of experience. He has been working in the community for Carefor the past 3 years. A typical day […]
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Personal Support Services
Carefor Personal Support Workers are available 24/7 to support you, offering independence, connection and caring, whether at home, in a retirement home or assisted living.
We offer home care personal support services in Ottawa, Pembroke-Renfrew County and Eastern Counties that gives you and your family peace of mind.
Carefor also provides Client Care Workers as part of our Inner City Health Partnership with Shepherds of Good Hope and Ottawa Inner City Health to support people living with homelessness across Ottawa.
Personal Care & Exercises
Including bathing assistance, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
Respite & Companionship
Have a PSW offer you a break in the care of your loved one.
Light housekeeping
Including laundry, light meal preparation and more
Available at these locations:
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
Personal Support Services by Region
By the numbers
95%
of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.
730,130
hours of care provided by Carefor PSWs in 2022
On April 9th, Carefor PSW Murphy Akangoziri had his appointments for the day. Among them was Fortunato Furano, a 93 year-old client he supports every Tuesday with dressing and some […]
A marriage is a partnership for life. All the good and all the bad. Micheline and Fernard have had a good life, traveling the world, having adventures. There has been […]
Personal Support Workers are the pillars of community health care, keeping people safe, healthy, and connected in their homes. Make a positive impact in the lives of those most vulnerable in your community by joining the Carefor team
In the last year, Carefor Personal Support Workers (PSWs) have made more than 700,000 home visits, and for good reason. They help people who need assistance due to illness, aging […]
Nursing
Exceptional, compassionate care in your home.
Our nurses will develop and deliver an individualized care plan to help you improve your quality of life or to help you end your journey with comfort and dignity. Our nursing clinic and home care services in Ottawa give you and your family peace of mind.
Nursing Clinic Includes
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- Complex wound care
- Ostomy care
- Palliative care
- Intravenous therapy
- Health monitoring
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Available at these locations:
*Not walk-in clinics
Ottawa East End
760 Belfast Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
7 days a week
8:00AM – 4:30PM
By the numbers
97%
of home care clients would recommend Carefor to their family and friends.
76,980
visits provided by Carefor nurses in 2022.
In-Home Programs by Region
Let’s Get Together Club
A safe space for seniors with mental health challenges.
Participants are provided with opportunities to socialize, develop friendships, and engage in leisure, education and wellness activities in a safe, structured and supportive setting.
Information, supportive counseling, consultation with health professionals, and referrals to other community services and programs is also offered.
Program details
When is it: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00-3:00.
Cost: $10.00 per day.
Who is it for: isolated older adults (60 plus) living with a mental illness such as: chronic depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
How can I join: Program referrals are made by Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain (HCCSS), as well as health care professionals and other Community Support Services and programs.
Transportation
Cost: We can arrange transportation for participants living within the program’s boundaries for $16.00 (return trip).
Pick up: Participants are usually picked up between 8:00 and 9:00am
Drop off: Between 2:45 and 3:30pm.
Contact Us
Cheryl Conway, Program Supervisor
833-922-2734 x 1966
cconway@carefor.ca
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 Canadian seniors are living with mental health. Carefor’s unique local mental health support group, the Let’s Get Together (LGT) Club, gives participants the opportunity to […]
For Let’s Get Together (LGT) Club participants who depend on connection, laughter, and group activities, Carefor’s Day Program is their lifeline. When our Carling Day Program location had to shut […]
The Let’s Get Together Club is the only mental health support group offered to seniors in Ottawa.
Adult Day Programs
A day among friends for your loved one and a break for you.
Carefor’s Adult Day Programs in Ottawa and Eastern Counties are vibrant places filled with laughter, fun and caring. Specifically designed for people living with dementia or dealing with mental heath challenges, our programs offer connection and community for clients and a well-deserved break for their loved ones.
Carling Adult Day Program
OTTAWA: Offered five days a week, Carling ADP is a place for friends.
OTTAWA: The only adult day program in Ottawa for seniors dealing with mental health challenges.
FINCH: Offered at the North-Stor Seniors Support Centre, our Adult Day Program provides supervised and supportive activities for seniors and people with specialized needs such as dementia and physical disabilities.
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It’s estimated that 1 in 4 Canadian seniors are living with mental health. Carefor’s unique local mental health support group, the Let’s Get Together (LGT) Club, gives participants the opportunity to […]
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