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Driving can become more difficult as we age. The loss of a driver's license has a big impact on one's dignity, freedom, and quality of life. Furthermore, the lack of transportation options tailored towards seniors and those with disabilities is an emerging barrier in our communities.

We recognize these challenges faced by our clients. Although we do not offer transportation services, we do, on a case-by-case basis, assist or accompany our clients with outings to social and recreational activities, medical appointments, and dining out. This a small part of our caregiving and companionship focused services as transportation is not our strong suit. Instead, we do our best to refer our clients to services that are dedicated to assisted transportation. Some examples include:

Edmonton Area - Drive Happiness

Calgary Area - Calgary Seniors' Resource Society

If you are looking for transportation services, we encourage you to check out the above resources.

We sure are! Compassion Network is accredited by Accreditation Canada since 2020. Accreditation Canada is an independent, non-profit organization that accredits health care organizations that meet their standards in quality, safety, and efficiency.

Employees of Compassion Network are bonded and insured to meet the requirements of Alberta Health Services. All employees must undergo a police information check with a vulnerable sector search.

• Our care services are available 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Cleaning services are available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except for holidays
• Administrative hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday thru Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for holidays
• You can reach after hours on-call 7 days a week

We have 24/7 on-call service for urgent matters. To reach us after hours, call 1-877-432-1676 and press extension 3 for triaging. Please note that calls deemed non-urgent will be returned the next business day.

• Following all the guidance from AHS and public health
• Making sure they have suitable personal protective equipment
• Ensuring staff are trained and following all infection prevention and control protocols
• Daily screening of employees prior to shifts

We ensure that all of our caregivers have the necessary training whether a Health Care Aide certificate or higher education. We base the choice on compatible personalities and skill level. All of our Health Care Aides are registered with the Alberta HCA directory.

LPN Nurses provide services such as 

• Record vital signs
• Collect urine samples from patients
• Dress wounds
• Administer medications out of scope of a Health Care Aide (narcotics, Insulin, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intravenous, PICC, etc.)
• Deliver health education programs
• Dialysis
• Foot Care (with additional certification)

Health Care Aides:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing and other personal hygiene activities
• Assist with feeding patients
• Assist with bed transfers, lifting, turning and walking
• Assist with range of motion exercises
• Assist with simple wound care, respiratory equipment use or urinary care
• Report on patient condition to the nurse
• Assist patients to take their medications
• Communicate with patients
• Take and record vital signs

Yes! Compassion Network is an authorized provider for Alberta Blue Cross, including AHS' Client Directed Home Care program, and can direct bill for most services.

Providing you with consistent, quality (non-rushed) care is important to us. Our minimum hours for home care service is 3 hours weekly.

We provide general housekeeping services for senior living sites and full service cleaning services in the community.

Our minimum bill rate for cleaning services is 2 hours. If you would like laundry assistance as well during your visit, we would encourage at least 3 hours for the visit.

There is typically no charges for cancellations made with advance notice. Fees may apply for cancellations made within 48 hours of a scheduled service time.