Care from the heart.
Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful. You and your family deserve a helping hand for the harder times, so you can get the most from the great times.
support for your unique needs.
From respite care to recurring visits, Compassion Network nurses and caregivers offer a way to reduce stress and uplift those with mild to moderate dementia.
Our nursing team will work with you and your family to create an outcome-based approach to alleviate some of the negative effects associated with dementia. We'll ensure your individual needs are met, and strive to create a custom care plan that works great for you.
- Socialization & friendly visits
- Cognitive memory tests
- Cognition exercises
- Personal care & hygiene
- Home & laundry help
- Home and/or facility visits
questions
What services are required for a nurse instead of a Health Care Aide?
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
How do you pick a caregiver for companionship?
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.
What type of cleaning service do you provide?
We provide general housekeeping services for senior living sites and full service cleaning services in the community.
"My Mom suffers dementia and we were looking for additional "companion care" for her in the nursing home. LOVELY! Reading, meal support, conversation & additional personal care! Super piece-of-mind for our family! THANK YOU!"
