Student Services – March of Dimes Canada – York University Attendant Services |
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Funded by Local Health Integrated Networks, attendants deliver one-on-one care to students with disabilities who live in campus housing on the Keele campus.
Attendants assist with daily activities such as:
- personal grooming and hygiene;
- taking medication;
- rising and retiring;
- meal preparation;
- toileting, bowel/bladder services;
- ventilator and tracheotomy services;
- range of motion exercises;
- essential communication tasks;
- laundry, housekeeping, shopping and banking on the Keele campus.
Eligibility Criteria for Government Funded Service
- have a permanent physical disability
- be 16 years of age or older
- have a valid OHIP health card
- have the ability to direct her/his care. For example, is she/he capable of managing, determining and communicating when and how she/he needs assistance and is able to cooperate with this provision.
The application process can be initiated by contacting the Community Support Supervisor at 416-736-5167. Applicants may be placed on a waiting list if the program is at capacity.