Bytowne Homecare Services

Superior personalized care is our commitment to the community we serve. Bytowne Homecare Services is guided by the unique and individual needs of our clients. We are dedicated to preserving their dignity and independence. A Personal Support Worker, homemaker or companion is carefully matched with each client for compatibility. They are incorporated into your evaluation process and are provided with the full details of your service package.

Personal Support Worker

Our Personal Support Workers are professionally trained to provide exceptional services customized to your individual needs. Our Personal Support Workers are pleased to assist you with:

Bathing
Grooming and personal hygiene.
Dressing
Eating
Incontinence
Medication Reminders
Assistance with safe mobility and transferring (one person transfers).
Cognitive impairment
Respite care (ex. Providing relief for family members who are unable to provide care for loved ones during times of stress, illness or other unexpected circumstances.)
Assistance with recommended exercises.
Communication with physicians and other caregivers.
Monitoring of reactions to medication and side effects.
Monitoring and reporting of changes in client’s behaviour.
Recognition of on-going medical conditions.
Monitoring of nutrition.
Our professionally trained staff provide companionship services; they are friendly and dependable, specifically selected for their interpersonal skills.

Companionship Services

Examples of Companionship Services

Stimulate mental awareness.
Tender dietary support.
Offer elderly companionship and conversation.
Assist with evening activities.
Aid with wake-up and morning activities.
Help with medication reminders and assistance.
Monitor food expiration dates.
Provide reminders for appointments.
Assist with walking and exercising.
Organize mail.
Letter writing and correspondence.
Assistance with reading.
Assistance with record keeping.
Assistance with utility bill payments.
Assist with clothing selection.
Assist with entertaining guests.
Current Event Discussions.
Visit neighbours and friends.
Play games and cards.
Select, rent and play movies.
Participate in arts and crafts.
Informal counselling and support.
Escort to religious services.
Accompany client to appointments.
Companionship to lunch or dinner.
Companion for shopping and errands.
Attend play and concerts.
Companionship at club meetings and events.
Help with grocery shopping.
Homemaker Services

Our Homemaker Services include the above mentioned Companionship Services in addition to:

Home making.
Assistance with laundry and ironing.
Removal of disposables.
Changing of linens.
Make beds.
Light housekeeping.
Dusting and oiling of furniture.
Sorting and removal of recyclables.
Preparation of meals and meal plans.
Organize and clean closets.
Assist with pet care.
Oversee home deliveries.
House plant care.
Interior seasonal decorating.
Guidance during phone calls for personal services, inquiries etc.
Assistance with seasonal baking.
Home safety advice and assistance.
Our Personal Support Workers also offer complimentary hand massages. This non-invasive therapy may reduce stress and pain in several areas of the body. The use of hydrating lotion moisturizes the skin and increases elasticity. It has proven to be exceptionally beneficial to those suffering from arthritis and poor blood circulation. Hand massages may improve joint dexterity; allowing you to knit, play the piano and write with ease.

Bytowne Homecare Services is committed to personalized service. Our care assessment coordinators routinely evaluate our staff and ongoing adjustments to your personalized package which are made at your approval.

If you feel your situation has changed at any time, please contact us and we will be pleased to re-evaluate your needs to ensure that our services meet your expectations and requirements.

Check out our retirement home Thorncliffe Place located at

1 Thorncliff Pl
Nepean, ON
K2H 9N9