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A man recovering in his own bed smiles as the support worker opens the curtains; a breakfast tray sits by the bed.

Our services

Five practical tasks so the return home goes well.

The support worker settles a young man on his sofa after minor knee surgery.

Hospital-to-home transition

After a hospital stay or minor surgery, we plan the return with you and we are there when you get home.

  • The return planned with you or the family
  • Someone there on arrival
  • A calm, unhurried settling-in
  • Also after minor surgery, at any age
The support worker puts away groceries and a pharmacy bag while a man, his arm in a sling, rests at the table.

Groceries and pharmacy

Groceries, essentials and ready prescriptions picked up at the pharmacy.

  • The week's groceries
  • Everyday essentials
  • Ready prescriptions picked up at the pharmacy
The support worker cooks a home-made soup in a clean kitchen.

Meal preparation

Home-cooked meals prepared to Ontario food safety standards.

  • Simple, healthy home-cooked meals
  • A kitchen kept clean
  • Ontario food safety standards
The support worker folds clean laundry in a bright living room.

Light housekeeping

Laundry, dishes, tidying: a clean, safe home to recover in.

  • Laundry, washed and folded
  • Dishes and tidying
  • Clear walkways, a safe home
The support worker writes appointments in a planner with a senior.

Logistics and follow-up

Appointments, reminders and, with the client's consent, regular updates for the family.

  • Appointments noted and remembered
  • A planner kept up to date
  • Updates for the family, with the client's consent

Travel: the details will be discussed with you during the free assessment.

Also, day to day

  • The support worker dusts a shelf in a tidy living room.

    Practical help at home

    For any adult or family: groceries, meals, prescriptions, laundry, tidying and light housekeeping, as a one-off or every week.

  • The support worker and a senior share tea and conversation.

    Support for seniors

    Meals, grocery shopping, and support to help seniors live independently in their own homes.

  • A family caregiver takes a breath, reassured, while the support worker takes over.

    Respite for family caregivers

    A few hours to catch your breath while we take over.

A clear scope

What DIKCARE does not do

DIKCARE is a non-medical service. Our limits are firm, for your loved one's safety.

  • No personal care
  • No nursing care
  • No handling of medication

These are the responsibility of health professionals.

Payment and visit length

Private pay
Our services are paid directly by the client or their family.
4-hour minimum visit
Each visit lasts at least 4 hours.
Taxes (HST)
The applicable tax treatment is confirmed to you in writing before the agreement is signed.
Scope and payment

Is a hospital discharge coming up?

Call us or write to us. We will plan the return home with you.

Call 437‑562‑4645Write to DIKCARE
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