March of Dimes Canada

Site: Oakville - Jean and Howard Caine Apartments

Service: Supportive Housing Program - Attendant Care Services

Record #: MHH0559
Last Full Update: 12 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-845-7412
Toll Free Phone 1-877-427-6990
Fax 905-845-0957
E-Mail independence@marchofdimes.ca
Website www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/Attendant/Pages/Attendant.aspx
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Primary Contact Celia Zelaya, Community Support Supervisor; Phone: 905-845-7412 ext 222

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (Old Oakville)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
259 Robinson St
Oakville, ON L6J 6G8
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Lakeshore Rd E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1951
Funding HCCSS MH ; Oakville Community Foundation ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

59 unit apartment building with 24 specially designed support care units * provides supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

  • the Attendant Care Services program (Oakville site) is an in-home attendant care service for physically disabled adults who are living in Oakville, and who are able to direct their own care


Attendants provide assistance with activities of daily living such as:

  • meal preparation
  • taking medication
  • personal grooming and hygiene
  • toileting
  • rising and retiring
  • transferring
  • dressing, undressing, bathing, washing
  • essential communication services
  • ventilator and tracheotomy services
  • for existing consumers, palliative support can be offered when appropriate
Hours

Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * Daily 24 hours

Areas Served Oakville
Boundaries Oakville and area
Eligibility Attendant services are available to persons with permanent physical disabilities who are 16 years of age or older and have the ability to self-direct their care
Application

Call the regional office at 905-607-3463 for an information and application package

Languages English
Fees None for attendant care services except accommodation fees

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities ; Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing ~ Physical Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities
Older Adult Main Categories HOME SUPPORTS ; HOUSING
Older Adult Sub-Categories Personal Care ; Supportive Housing

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