Home and Community Care
Helping Our Citizens Live as Independently as Possible
Extending Your Health in Your Own Home
The HCCP program supports Citizens of all ages, including Elders, those with disabilities, and chronic or acute illnesses, who require care in their home, at school, or in the community. Home and Community Care nurses, health care aides and home support workers provide care for a wide spectrum of concerns, from wound care to diabetes support.
It is designed to help individuals to receive care at home rather than in hospitals or long-term care facilities, and aims to support people in living as independently as possible.
Elders and people with complex medical conditions can often stay in their own homes if they have some support. Caring for someone at home and in the community often involves a circle of family, friends and others.
Personal care plans are based on medical background, current health, abilities and support. Home visits and assessments are conducted to determine what is required, such as continuous care, extended care, respite, or palliative care.
The program is focused on enhancing access to home-based care; promoting independence; and integrating community resources. It works closely with Northern Regional Health Authority and the NCN Nursing Station to ensure Citizens are receiving holistic care.
Services Include:
- In-home nursing care
- Personal care assistance
- Case management & advocacy
- Referrals & linkages within and outside the community, such as physiotherapy, dietitian, foot care, respite, hearing centre, etc.
- Health promotion
- Teaching medication regime
- Assessment for long-term care
- Record keeping & data collection
Goals & Objectives
* To provide safe, competent & efficient care services for clients, their families & support systems *
* To further enhance services already in the community *
* To assist clients, family members & supports to maintain emotional, mental, physical & spiritual well-being and strive towards independent living *
Why do I need Home and Community Care?
There are many ways in which we can support NCN Citizens. Perhaps you are recovering from an accident or illness, and need assistance in performing daily tasks. Maybe your friends and family are having a difficult time managing your needs. You may find it’s difficult to remember your medication regime, exercises, and proper care of your wounds. In any case, we are here to help.
What are the benefits of Home and Community Care?
Our HCCP team collaborates with Northern Regional Health Authority and the Nursing Station to ensure Citizens receive holistic care. We aim to have community members recover and remain at home to get back to health more quickly and comfortably, and to maintain their emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
It is almost always easier to heal and improve when you’re in your own home! But helping you and keeping up with caregiver responsibilities can be difficult for your friends and family who don’t have special training. We can help.
HCCP clients may receive:
- Client assessment
- Bathing & personal care
- Daily dressing changes
- Medication regimes
- Referrals such as hearing centre, dietitian, physiotherapy, etc
- Ordering & delivery of medical equipment
- Palliative care
This program currently operates in Nelson House. If you are in a different community, contact your local sub-office to ask about similar opportunities.