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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR3105 | Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-728-6016 |
| Fax | 613-728-3718 |
| info@owcs.ca | |
| Website | www.owcs.ca |
| Primary Contact | Diane Chavez, Senior Care Coordinator Respite Care Program |
| Primary Executive | Jennifer Lalonde, Executive Director; Email: jennifer@owcs.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Non-profit community support agency * Home Support Workers (HSW) and Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide fee-for services such as : * assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise programs * assistance with meal planning and preparation * assistance with household management such as laundry and light housekeeping * support through companionship, motivational activities and socialization * respite care for family caregivers |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | West of Bank St to West City Limits |
| Eligibility | Seniors and adults with physical disabilities * minimum fee: 2 hours |
| Application | Self or health professional referral * home visit will be completed by an OWCS Care Coordinator |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Subsidized : $10 per hour (max 2 hours per week), Regular Rate: $23 per hour (2019) ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, PayPal * call for more options ; Deposit required for more than 15 hours of respite care weekly |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ottawawestcommunitysupport/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX-x3c4HJzk |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) |
| Date Updated | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ; Homemaker Assistance ~ Older Adults ; In Home Meal Preparation ~ Older Adults ; Personal Care ~ Older Adults ; Respite Care ~ Older Adults |