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Program: Home and Community Care Program
Organizations: Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2042
Fax: 807-274-2050
Email: reception@fftahs.com
Website: www.fftahs.com/home-community-care
Address: PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street
Address: 		1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Home and Community Care located at Idylwild Dr near Rusty Myers Flying Service and one block S of Hwy 11
  • Situated at the S wing of the Health Access Centre building
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
Contacts: Krista Hunt - Program Assistant
khunt@fftahs.org
Chelsea Janveau - Manager of Home and Community Care
cjanveau@fftahs.org
Service Description: Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes
Provides the following services through a Case Manager/Nurses, Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:
  • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
  • Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
  • Service coordination with other agencies if required
  • Home care nursing duties
  • Access to medical supplies and equipment
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing, toileting, eating, mobility and bathing
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light outdoor/yardwork including lawn mowing and wood chopping
Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source including self-referral

  • Initial assessment required

  • Medical treatment requires Physician's order
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals 18 years of age and older and/or families from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025


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