Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, lung disease. Chronic diseases like these can force seniors to give up their independence too soon. ParaMed has proven programs that empower individuals to manage their own care and improve their quality of life. Every day, millions of people with chronic diseases struggle to manage their symptoms. About 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68% have at least two. Chronic diseases place a significant burden on individuals as well as health care systems.
The good news is that people with chronic diseases who learn how to manage their symptoms can improve their quality of life. Usually when an older person is diagnosed with a chronic condition, there is an immediate feeling of facing a loss of freedom and autonomy, a sense that his or her days of living independently at home are numbered. This fear may actually make you or your loved one refuse to seek help.
Experts agree that one of the most practical ways an adult child can help parents facing a chronic illness is by providing information about available resources to enhance their independence and quality of life. ParaMed nurses assist our clients in self-management of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic obstructive lung disease and others.
Have a question about Chronic disease management? We're here to help.
Good things are happening everyday at ParaMed. Whether it’s a brief encounter or a life changing event, we do everything we can to bring a remarkable moment into the homes of Canadians across the country daily.
My niece in Alberta is often on the phone with me while they are here and she is grateful that they are so good with me. She is very concerned about my health and she has said often that she feels better knowing that I have such caring home care workers.
Mary
Client’s granddaughter Amanda called to report how much they appreciate Tsehay. They state she treats her grandmother like it’s her own grandmother. She is so calm and patient but takes the lead when she needs to. Her grandmother looks forward to the days that she knows Tsehay is coming to see her.
Tsehay - HSW, Calgary, AB
I am disabled and have had home care for twenty years. I have been with ParaMed for two or three years and they are hands down the best agency I’ve ever had. Thank you Marsha every week for such a wonderful job and I want you to know that you improve my quality of life, especially eating healthy with the food preparation you do for me.
Marsha - HSW, Eglington, ON
Walter enjoyed many showers and walks with the staff from ParMed. Especially when Bola and Gary attended to him. Both of these people were very curious, sympathetic, patient, and kind. They were both very very clean and tidied up after each shower. We could not have had better services.
Bola and Gary - HCA, Calgary, AB
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Home Care Packages Designed for You
To make life easier for caregivers and clients, we have created simple service packages based around the needs of your family.
Our Rise N' Shine package helps you or your loved one start their day by offering assistance with morning personal care, assistance with dressing and other daily tasks.
Our Out & About package provides the opportunity to you or your loved one to continue with everyday activities that are cherished and/or needed with the assistance of a ParaMed caregiver.
In the home or in a setting of choice, our Caregiver Freedom package provides an opportunity for families and primary caregivers to ‘take a break’ from the daily delivery of care and support of their loved one.
ParaMed’s Memory Care package provides peace of mind to clients and families managing and coping with the daily challenges associated with a loved one’s loss of memory and some cognitive challenges.
Trusted home care support is right around the corner.
Let's get started today for a better tomorrow.
How it works:
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Tell us what services you or a loved one may need.
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We'll send this directly to the office closest to you.
Paramed has over 50 offices across Canada to help Canadians live better.
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We will give you a call back within 24 hours of your reach out to make recommendations on the next best step.
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Questions & Answers
ParaMed works with you on matching yourself or your loved one with a ParaMed employee.
Our goal is to establish a long-term care-giving relationship with your loved one. We understand that a strong and consistent rapport with the same caregiver is extremely important for a successful home care experience. If your loved one receives care for many hours a day it is often necessary to schedule an additional caregivers, however, our goal of providing consistent care is the same. We want all of our patients and family to be happy and confident with ParaMed and we will do what it takes to achieve that goal.
We provide home care services to anyone needing care, regardless of age.
Simple, we will send another. We want you and your Mom or Dad to be comfortable with their aide(s).
No. Clients are invoiced once per month. You never have to pay caregivers directly nor will you ever be asked to pay any additional fees to an employee.
Yes. You can change the number of visits or type of care provided at any time. We understand that needs can change in an instant and we are flexible as possible with your loved one’s care. There are no weekly or monthly minimum requirements. There is a two hour minimum visit. You are never bound to a long term contract. You can discontinue services with ParaMed at any time.
Give ParaMed a call right away, we can add more services and work with you on selecting the services you need.
Potential employee applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team to determine if the person’s qualifications match our requirements. This includes a review of their education, experience, and responses to our on line questionnaire.. The most qualified candidates are contacted for a pre screen.
A Pre Screen consists of a phone call with a member of our Human Resources team. A representative calls the potential employee a series of questions to get more information about their qualifications, preferences and experience. This call lasts only 5-10 minutes. Following the call, responses are evaluated and the most qualified candidates are invited to participate in an in-person interview.
During the interview, we ask a series of questions to determine the potential employee’s suitability for the position. We recommend that candidates bring a resume and references and they may be asked to provide additional documents such as proof of education. The interview typically lasts 30-60 minutes. Following the interview, responses are compared against that of other candidates. If the candidate is successful, the next stage includes the completion of background checks.
Then the new employee begins their new career with a paid orientation at ParaMed!
Customized In‑Home Care Services
ParaMed brings the comfort and support you need at home with the right customized plan to preserve your loved ones independence and safety to help them live better.