Record #: OCR3105 | Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | OCR |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Parkdale Ave and Wellington St W |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Parking meters * pay parking lot |
Description and 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 |
Service Categories | Adult In Home Respite Care ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ; Homemaker Assistance ~ Older Adults ; In Home Meal Preparation ~ Older Adults ; Personal Care ~ Older Adults |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-728-6016 |
Fax | 613-728-3718 |
info@owcs.ca | |
Website | www.owcs.ca |
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Primary Contact | Diane Chavez, Senior Care Coordinator Respite Care Program |
Primary Executive | Jennifer Lalonde, Executive Director; Email: jennifer@owcs.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | 1979 |
Funding | Regional / Municipal - Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) |
Resources | Website |