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Program:
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Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Home and Community Care Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-2042
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Fax:
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807-274-2050
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Address:
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PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
Address:
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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- 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
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Krista Hunt - Program Assistant
khunt@fftahs.org
Chelsea Janveau - Manager of Home and Community Care
cjanveau@fftahs.org
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source including self-referral
- Initial assessment required
- Medical treatment requires Physician's order
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142081
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