March of Dimes Canada - North East Region - Sault Ste Marie

Application

Contact Ontario Health atHome * Complete the online referral form

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults who need long-term care * care coordinators assess the needs of applicants

Fees

Free * rent geared to income

Executives

Silvana Pezzutto - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
705-254-1099 ext 5824 * spezzutto@marchofdimes.ca

Contacts

Renee Gauthier - Service Manager, Community Support Services
705-574-0182 * rgauthier@marchofdimes.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Identified for the provision of French language services

Area Served

Sault Ste Marie and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

In-home support services to focus on activities of daily living to maximize independence and support people to remain in their home environment:

toileting
washing and bathing
preventative skin care
transferring, positioning and turning
dressing and undressing
assistance with eating
reminders re: pre-measured medications
exercising
meal preparation
bed making and laundry
light housekeeping

Outreach Attendant Services - Workers meet with people with acquired brain injuries in their home or community to provide community-based rehabilitation to promote independence in various areas of day to day functioning (physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, activities of daily living)

Assisted Living Services