The heart of great care.
We want to see you flourish. To enjoy the aging journey from the place you call home. To see you face physical and medical challenges head on and with grace and heart. And we want to be there to offer our help to you and your family any way we can.
support for your unique needs.
Having an in-home nurse extends further than receiving necessary medical care. With Compassion Network’s nurses, you will never have a stranger in your home. Our in-home nursing support brings a care network to you.
Your unique and evolving life deserves a custom care plan. Whether you need casual respite care or around-the-clock care, our nurses get to know you and your needs on a personal level. This allows you to receive quality, customized care in the comfort of your own home.
Our comprehensive nursing services are provided by certified healthcare professionals based on your needs including from Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides. Home care services include skilled nursing services, caregiving, dementia support, and much more. Contact our team today and we'll assess you to determine the best service for your personalized in-home healthcare needs.
Skilled Nursing Services include:
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Urinary catheter care
- Home oxygen therapy
- Diabetic teaching
- Post-op support
- Medication administration
Basic Nursing Services include:
- Caregiving and respite
- Personal & hygiene care
- Assistance with activities of daily living
questions
Do you provide transportation services?
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.
Are you accredited?
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.
Are you bonded?
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.
How do I reach you after hours?
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.
How do you protect your staff from COVID-19?
- 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
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
Do you direct bill through Blue Cross?
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.
“You can see that they truly care about their clients. We would highly recommend their services.”
