You Require Assistance But Can Safely Live In The Community On Your Own
Individuals eligible for our Attendant Outreach Program have the capacity to live on their own, only needing assistance some of the time. They can directly communicate their needs and have an alternative support network.
Eligibility List:
- Over 16 years of age
- Valid Ontario Health Card
- Have a physical disability which is likely to be permanent
- Be able to safely live in the community in their own home or apartment without supervision
- Requires daily scheduled attendant care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living such as toileting, dressing, bathing, feeding, assistance with transfers, turns and medication reminders
- Medically stable with medical needs that can be met in the community, family physician or other health care provider
- Be unable to complete routine activities of living unaided, within a reasonable time or safely be left alone when service is not being provided, i.e., be able to live in own apartment with assistance from the staff on a pre-scheduled basis
- Demonstrated ability to manage own affairs: finances, health care, etc.
- Referred to the program by a Care Coordinator
This program does not require an attendant to stay in the home 24 hrs per day. An individual on Cheshire’s Attendant Outreach Program must have a personal back-up plan that will provide them safety outside of scheduled booking times.