There comes a time when we are considering alternative care for our loved ones. We answer some of the common questions families ask about Home Care in order to make an informed choice.
At Promyse Home Care our mission is to deliver the highest quality compassionate, friendly, and professional in-home care to your loved one with customized care plans to suit their individual needs. About Us
We serve Kitchener, Waterloo, Waterloo Region and Cambridge
Office Location: 15 Hazelglen Drive, Suite 2, Kitchener, Ontario, N2M 2E2
Phone: 519-208-2000
Like many things in life, deciding whether in-home nursing is the right fit for your lifestyle and needs is incredibly personal. You can read all the booklets in the world, but nothing will replace a one-on-one conversation with a professional.
We offer a complimentary consultation with you and your loved ones. A certified Nurse Case Manager will meet with you and review all aspects of your health.
Call us at 519-208-2000 or you can fill out our enquiry form, with the best time for us to call. We will set a time for a free in-home senior care consultation, at your convenience.
Services provided by our Nurse Case Managers are at no additional charge. We will always be there for you as time goes on and as needs change. We will work with you and with your loved ones to make short-term and long-term care management plans for their in-home care needs.
The Promyse Home Care team continues to monitor the situation on a daily basis and ensuring our protocols are compliant with the latest information and direction coming from the Public Health Department, Home Care Ontario Association, and global health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO). These protocols include guidance for preventing the spread of illness, the foremost being handwashing, staying home when sick and following precautions when working with clients who are sick. Read all of our protocols
Promyse Home Care offers a full range of home care and specialized care for seniors to ensure the safety and comfort of living at home, including 24-hour care, and care for palliative, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, after-surgery care, motor vehicle accident care, help in long-term care and hospitals.
Our Nurse Case Managers will meet with you and your loved ones to determine initial needs and supports. Services provided by our Nurse Case Managers are at no additional charge. Nurse Case Managers at Promyse are compassionate, friendly, and provide open and honest ongoing communication, as well as regular re-assessments to make sure your loved one’s physical, mental, and emotional needs are met.
Yes. Promyse Home Care provides active overnight care for our clients
Yes. We are able to provide active, around the clock care. Click here to learn more about our 24-hour care services.
All caregivers matched with a client dealing with Alzheimer’s or Dementia has past experience working with patients struggling with cognitive impairment. There is a multitude of services that can be personalized for Alzheimer’s or Dementia care.
Yes. Click here to learn more about our live-in care services.
The rate for hiring a PSW in Ontario from a home care agency averages between $30 to $45 per hour. Some agencies may require a minimum number of hours per visit, and some may also offer discounts if you would like to hire a PSW for more than a certain number of hours. Although some home care agencies in Ontario make their pricing publicly available, oftentimes you will need to directly contact the agency to get a rate.
In Ontario, publicly funded home care falls under Home and Community Support Services (HCCSS) – formerly Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN). For those in the Waterloo Wellington Region go to WWHCCSS call 519-748-2222 to determine eligibility for you or your loved one.
At Promyse Home Care there are no service contracts. We simply have a 24-hour cancellation policy, meaning that we need notice of 24 hours or more to cancel care.
Each of our caregivers is thoroughly screened, interviewed, and must pass a background check. Our caregivers are bonded and insured as well as covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). All caregivers receive a thorough introduction to our company’s policies, our approach to care and our internal continual education opportunities.
We understand that hiring a caregiver is an unfamiliar experience for many seniors and that this may be the first time you introduce a caregiver to the home. To help alleviate any anxieties that arise, a senior care manager will accompany the staff member to introduce them to your loved one at the beginning of service and provide any client-specific training to deal with unique and complex care situations.
Long-term care facilities provide 24-hour resident-focused care for the elderly who need nursing care. Sometimes the government-mandated minimum level of care just isn’t enough for many seniors. Here is what Promyse offers to help:
- If your parent or loved one needs to be bathed or washed more than twice a week (the minimum standard set by the Ontario government), we can assist with this.
- We can help with feeding, eating, and drinking.
- Staff at nursing homes may be stretched thin. We can help frail seniors with toileting, general hygiene, and other daily tasks to keep them comfortable and safe.
We can provide companionship, socialization, and mental stimulation for your parent or loved one in a nursing home.
Yes. It is common for us to provide clients with additional care in these situations. The most common reasons include:
- The resident is currently on a Long-Term Care bed waitlist.
- The resident is recovering from a recent health crisis.
- The resident does not wish to move to Long Term Care and can manage with additional home care.
- The resident needs assistance with medications, diabetic monitoring, insulin injections.
