CARE North Hastings

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Varies per program

Executives

Jennifer Kauffeldt - Executive Director
613-332-4700 ext 2 * jkauffeldt@carenh.org

Contacts

Jennifer Postma - Program/Outreach Coordinator

Languages

English

Area Served

North Hastings and Nippissing area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

Canada Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Volunteers trained by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency assist individuals with low incomes to complete their income tax returns in the spring of each year * current year's returns only
Coe Hill Office Foot care clinics are held at this location * this location can be used to meet other health care providers if booked ahead.
Crisis Intervention and Assistance Intervention and supports for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary
Foot Fix - Foot Care Clinic and In-Home Basic and advanced medical foot care provided by Registered Nurse in Bancroft, Coe Hill office location, monthly community clinics in Maynooth. monthly clinics at senior housing buildings or in the client’s home * includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, filing and trimming of nails. Vascular foot issues and diabetic foot issues screened and cared for at clinic. Our nurses work with local chiropodist for further advanced care. Our clinic does not do wound care.
Form Completion Assistance Human Resources Development Canada forms are made available and assistance completing them, including Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan Disability * forms can be picked up at Community Care North Hastings offices in Bancroft and Coe Hill
Home Help Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, pet care, errands, shopping, and meal preparation * service is offered weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonally * seasonal housekeeping such as grass cutting, snow removal, minor home maintenance, dump runs, piling firewood and gardening
Meals On Wheels - Hot and Frozen Hot and frozen meals
Security Reassurance Clients receive a friendly call from a volunteer each weekday * callers have the client's safety and security in mind
Volunteer Drivers Non-emergency, non-accessible transportation to Bancroft and out of town medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * confidential door-to-door service provided by specially trained volunteers * wheelchair access transportation available thru our community partner, BCT * call our office to book