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M'Chigeeng First Nation
Homemakers Program
Homemakers Program
Description
Provides short-term or on-going support services to assist elders to remain in their homes as long as possible
- Provides assistance with household chores, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and needs in the home as they arise
- Provides childcare in the home when the primary caregiver faces unexpected short term illness or hospitalization
- Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
- Acts as a social support for isolated or ill individuals
Comments
Tribal Council: United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM)Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)Manitoulin Island TreatyHomemakers do not administer medication of any kind
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm
Eligibility
Members of M'Chigeeng First Nation who are frail, elderly, and/or disabled who wish to remain in their home with ongoing or short-term home support services during periods of incapacitation or convalescence
Application Process
- Requires completion of a needs assessment based on monthly income
- Intake with Ontario Works department
Fees
None
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Legal Status
(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Agency Information
Copyright
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Last Updated On March 11, 2020