Respite Services

Our respite service is defined as caregiver relief. This will allow primary caregiver(s) to leave for that amount of time knowing that their loved ones are cared for. This will provide temporary service with personal support, homemaking, meal preparation and companionship.

Who Qualifies for Respite Services?

Respite services are provided to any caregiver who is in need of temporary relief from personal support, homemaking, meal preparation and companionship. To qualify, you must be able to direct your own care independently and live with your primary caregiver on a permanent basis. Primary caregiver is defined as a family member and/or other individual who lives in your home and assists with your personal care on a daily basis. You must also be an existing client to qualify for respite services.

What does it cost?

Personal Attendant Care Inc. is supported by the Ministry of Health through the Central East Local Health Integrated Network. Respite services is based on available funding and we also provide additional client hours for an hourly fee. A maximum of 3 hours daily can be made available.  Individual programs are developed with the client and the Client Service Supervisor.  If there is a change in the client support needs, their program may increase or decrease accordingly.

How to apply:

Applications are available by calling 905-576-5603. After an application is received, an appointment will be arranged with the Client Services Supervisor to discuss the eligibility and the availability of service in your area.

Download the Request form below. It will open up in a PDF format.

Respite Request Form

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