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Our
Friendly Visiting program provides isolated individuals with companionship
and a link to the community through weekly visits from volunteers.
There is no fee for the service and the visits are arranged based
on the needs and wishes of the client. The program coordinator will
meet with clients in the convenience of their own home and will
complete an assessment in order to assign a well suited volunteer.
Security Check calls, made by volunteers at approximately the
same time each day, monitor safety and provide reassurance to clients
who live alone in the community. In a case where a client does not
answer their regular call, our volunteers are trained to follow
emergency procedures by notifying our office and/or family members
to ensure the client's safety. There is no fee for the service and
the contacts are monitored on a regular basis by the program coordinator.
Skilled Home Support Workers provide companionship to seniors in
long-term care facilities and hospitals. Our compassionate and caring
workers will assist clients with grooming, hygiene, socialization,
eating, exercise, and accompaniment to medical appointments. Our
clients have one-on-one interaction with a skilled Home Support
Worker who is trained to look after their physical and emotional
needs and the consistency and reliability of our program allows
our clients to build a strong relationship with their Home Support
Worker. Visits are scheduled for a minimum of three hours.
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