Homemaking Services

What follows is a guideline only. Services will depend on what needs to be done and what the clients can do for themselves.

Kitchen

Do up dirty dishes, if any.
Clean sink and wipe counter tops.
Wipe top and front of fridge and stove.
Shine chrome and appliances.
Wipe finger marks around doors, light switches, etc.
Wash or vacuum floor.
Empty garbage.

Bathroom

Clean mirrors, sink, and wipe off vanity.
Clean tub, tiles, toilet, and toilet bowl.
Wipe bath tub seats and grab bars.
Empty garbage.

Living Room / Dining Room

Tidy up (papers, magazines, etc.).
Dust pictures, etc. on walls.
Vacuum rug.

Bedrooms

Dust/polish furniture.
Wipe mirrors.
Wipe finger marks on walls.
Make bed and change linen as needed.
Vacuum Rug.

Laundry

Sort, wash, dry, fold and put away.

Errands

Homemakers may do errands for clients. Mileage will be charged to the clients for errands.

Preparing Meals

As needed for each client. Homemakers usually prepare dishes which can be frozen and easily reheated.

Parental Support

Homemakers may provide assistance and support for the parent / caregiver to help with household tasks.

Respite Care

Staying with elderly persons for short periods while the caregiver is absent. (Daytime hours - Monday - Friday)

Seasonal Cleaning

For clients already on the program. These are tasks done once or twice a year. This includes, but is not limited to:

Inside windows.
Washing walls and ceilings.
Taking down drapes and laundering them.
Cleaning out deep freezes.
Cleaning out cupboards.
Removing and washing items in a china cabinet.

Personal care assistance is NOT performed by our staff, however clients may choose to shower or bathe themselves while staff are present in the home to help increase the clients sense of security.

Equipment

We do not supply any equipment. Vacuum cleaners, mops, pails, cloths, cleaning supplies, and any other equipment necessary to do the job must be supplied by the client.

Cancellations

If you will not be home when the Homemaker is scheduled to arrive, you must call the office to cancel the visit, otherwise your homemaker will arrive and you will be charged for 1 hour. If this occurs 3 times without cancelling, you will be charged for the full visit.

TO CANCEL PLEASE CALL 672-0141 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. After hours please leave a message.

Cost

The cost is based on an income assessment. Final rate payable by the client, will be determined by the Director according to net household income from line 236 on your most recent income tax return, taking into account service requirements, and other support systems in place. Allowances will be made for dependant children. There is a one hour minimum charge. If your financial circumstances change after your rate has been set, please let us know.

Payment

Do not pay the Home Support Aide directly. You will be asked to sign a time sheet indicating how long the Home Support Aide has worked for you.
We will send a bill by mail once per month, indicating the number of visits you have had and the amount owing.
Services may also be billed to someone other than the client.
If paying by cheque, make it payable to: CDSS
You may pay your invoice by mail or in person at:
- CAMROSE AND DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES
- #3, Community Centre
- 4516 - 54 St.
- Camrose AB
- T4V 4W7

Camrose & District Home Support Services is a project of Camrose & District Support Services receiving the support from the Camrose County, the City of Camrose, and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Ferintosh, Hay Lakes, New Norway and Rosalind.

Home Support Aides

Our staff are friendly, mature trained people. They are skilled in housekeeping duties. They are understanding and sympathetic and respect the confidence of everyone they work with.

Please Note We Do Not:

Shampoo carpets
Do laundry by hand
Do yard work
Clean up after pets
Move heavy appliances
Clean recreational vehicles
Clean outside windows
Wash heavy drapes by hand