Respite Care When You Need It Most.

As a caregiver, planning ahead is essential to ensure consistent care and support for you and the person you care for. However, you cannot plan for everything. Unexpected circumstances like illness, injury, a mental health crisis, or the death of a loved one can require you to step away from the role of caregiver and care for yourself or others. When that happens, you need emergency respite care services to ensure the person you care for has the support and companionship they need. Fortunately, our qualified team of in-home care providers at Drake Medox Winnipeg can be there to help in a hurry—often within 24 hours of your initial call. 

We understand the stress and worry caregivers face when an emergency happens. Our team of licensed nurses and certified healthcare aides is recognized for their expertise, empathy and reliability. We have the skills and experience needed to ensure the safety and comfort of your loved one regardless of their physical, emotional or cognitive condition. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care when you need it. Our service coordinators will work quickly to establish a care plan and schedule, allowing you to step away with peace of mind.

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Your Personalized Emergency Respite Care Services

When an emergency happens, extra support is needed so that you can step away to care for yourself or others. Our Emergency Respite Care Services ensure continuity of care and peace of mind for caregivers and their loved ones. 

Short or Long-Term Care Options 

Unexpected circumstances may call you away for hours, days, or weeks at a time. Our service coordinators ensure your loved one has the care and support they need in your absence. When you need our support, we’re there.

Personalized Care Plans

Our team of professional caregivers includes certified Health Care Aides, Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses and more. Whether your loved one is home from the hospital, recovering from a stroke, or living with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, our caregivers are equipped with the skills and experience needed to care for them at any stage of wellness.

As a caregiver, when you are faced with unexpected circumstances, you can count on us to step in with professional care at short notice.

Emergency Respite Care Services Tailored To Your Needs

Certified Health Care Aide Care:

  • Bathing and showering
  • Oral and denture care
  • Shaving and skincare
  • Dressing
  • Toileting and peri-care

Meal and Medication Support:

  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Medication assistance and administration

Supervision, Companionship and Engagement:

  • Constant supervision to ensure safety
  • Engaging activities, including walks
  • Companionship while providing respite for caregivers

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Care:

  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Blood glucose monitoring and Insulin administration
  • Colostomy care
  • Catheter care
  • Bowel routine care
  • Wound care 
  • Gastrostomy tube feed
  • Tracheostomy and Ventilator care 
  • Medication administration

Connect with us to develop a care plan tailored to your unique needs or explore the comprehensive services we have available.

Our comprehensive Emergency Respite Care Services mean you can rest easy knowing the comfort and health of the people you care for are being prioritized at every turn.