Home Personal Care

Services Provided

Home Personal Care service is provided by trained care professionals to assist clients and their caregivers with Activities of Daily Living (e.g. baths, light housekeeping), medication, mind stimulating activities, elder-sitting and other care tasks. The services may include:

Elder-Sitting and Respite

Help with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

More complex self-care activities like light housekeeping and laundry

Medication Assistance

Simple Maintenance Exercises

Prescribed by a registered physiotherapist, occupational or speech therapist under the Allied Health Professions Act

Help with Activities of Daily Living (basic self-care tasks)

Activities of Daily Living include:

Washing
Dressing
Feeding
Toileting
Mobility
Transferring

Mind-Stimulating Activities

Note: For caregivers of clients who require more intensive care or respite for a time-limited period, Home-based Respite Care (HBRC) may be able to provide you with some support.

How to Apply

Please approach the doctor at the hospital or polyclinic that your loved one visits for assistance to submit an online application for the service. Alternatively, you may visit an AIC Link near you for assistance on the application process.

The cost of this service starts from $25 per hour before means-test subsidy. If you require financial assistance for the service, please speak to your service provider or the Medical Social Worker in the hospital or polyclinic.

You may also visit the online E-care locator to find service providers near you.

Introduction to Home Personal Care

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