Spark Lifecare
Site: Ottawa - Headquarters
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4116 | Last Full Update: 26 May 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa (City of) |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Florence St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - services available in the client's home and in the community |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Social enterprise connecting individuals with local caregivers * personalized * minimum amount of hours per visit not required * subsidy available Caregivers can provide: * tutoring * housekeeping services * transportation to appointments * massage therapy * respite care * attendant care * companion care * rehabilitation assistance * recreational therapy * applied behavioral assistance * intensive behavioral intervention * basic nursing |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * service Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Halton Region ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Ottawa (City of) ; Peel Region ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; York Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, send an email, or visit the website for more information * intake process is generally 2-3 weeks, but care may be arranged sooner during emergencies (for Ottawa area only) |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services ; The organization will help find a caregiver that speaks any language |
| Fees | Service ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque, credit cards, debit cards, Electronic Funds Transfer ; The Spark Subsidy program provide services at cost for individuals who cannot afford the regular rates * Fee assistance available for individuals unable to pay the regular rates ; assistance is provided by Spark Subsidy program. |
| Service Categories | Adult In Home Respite Care ; Adult Out of Home Respite Care ; Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ; Case/Care Management ; Children's In Home Respite Care ; Children's Out of Home Respite Care ; Family Caregiver Subsidies ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Home Based Mental Health Services ; Home Health Care ; Homemaker Assistance ; Massage Therapy ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ; Subject Tutoring |
| Waiting List | Sometimes |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-290-9709 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-201-0250 |
| Fax | 888-244 1752 |
| hello@sparkcares.ca | |
| Website | www.sparkcares.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Nicole van Gendt, Director of Care; Phone: 613-290-9709 ext 18; Email: nicole@sparkcares.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Rachel Hammerton, Toronto Director of Care; Phone: 647-660-2417 ext 49; Email: rachel@sparkcares.ca |
| Primary Executive | Bradley Bezan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-290-9709 ext 11; Email: brad@sparkcares.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2011 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees ; Private |
| Resources | Website |