Welcome to Heart & Hands for Seniors

A trustworthy company with a big heart providing companionship services to Calgarians

Who am I?

My name is Robin and I am the owner-operator of Heart & Hands for Seniors Ltd.  

I started Heart & Hands for Seniors having witnessed what can happen when Seniors do not have enough support in their lives. Sadness, loneliness, and isolation are a true possibility of what can happen.

Seniors need to stay connected to the people and activities that are meaningful to them.  I want to be that someone to help lift spirits, provide companionship, help around the house, and assist with errands.  With my experience working with Seniors,  I can understand how important it is to live life as independently as possible.  

Seniors should have the best quality of life.

I have an extensive background in Human Services work.  30+ years of experience with people ranging from children, adolescents, seniors, people with disabilities, and those at the end of their lives.  My expertise includes coordinating, organizing, facilitating, assessing, advocating for and supporting clients with varying health issues and needs. Creating care plans, facilitating family meetings, and teaching self-care practices to families & individuals are important aspects for a healthy Seniors’ lifestyle.  

I look at whole-person care.  When I spend time with you, your physical, mental, behavioural, social, and spiritual health will all be of importance.  Building a positive, trusted relationship with one dedicated companion and having a customized companion service is what Heart & Hands for Seniors can do for you.

Communicating with family members is important.  Keeping them informed while respecting the dignity of the Senior is an integral part of the services provided.

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My qualifications:

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Safe Driving Record
  • CPR certified
  • Fully Covid-19 vaccinated 
  • End-of-Life Doula certificate through Douglas College

 

Extensive training through Hospice Calgary including:

  • Palliative Training
  • Prevention and Management of Abusive Behaviours
  • Mental Health First Aid for Seniors
  • Violence Prevention
  • Grief and Bereavement Training
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Companion Program Training
  • Bedside Conversations

Services Offered

 

Heart & Hands for Seniors’ goal is to provide comfort and peace of mind to you.  Providing personalized, non-medical companion care to Seniors who wish to age in place is something we excel at. 

Heart & Hands for Seniors Ltd. specializes in many services to help Seniors feel independent, participate in meaningful activities and remain active in their community.  

Examples are:

    • Activities in the community – like social gatherings 
    • Transportation to appointments
    • Errands – shopping, prescriptions, dry cleaning or post office
    • Meals out
    • In-home social supports – conversation, gentle fitness, games, crafts
    • Light housework
    • Meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
    • Watering plants
    • Home organization
    • Gardening
    • Light snow removal
    • Pet support  – walks, groomers or veterinarian appointments

Our rates are reasonable.  Feel free to contact us to discuss our services and fee schedule.

 

Our Principles

 

Vision

Heart & Hands for Seniors envisions a society where all Seniors are supported to remain as independent as possible in their community and to live their lives with quality and joy.

Mission

Heart & Hands for Seniors’ will provide the best person-centered approach, promoting independent living by supporting the client to age in place by developing a trusted, dependable relationship.

Values

Heart & Hands for Seniors believes it is important to support Seniors’ independence by promoting and facilitating a healthy lifestyle.  

 

My 93 year-old mother had been living with me, but I was working from home full-time, so she wasn’t getting much social interaction during the week day. I felt that some companionship would be good for her mental health, but she was reluctant to “spend time with a stranger”. We gave Robin a try, based on a referral from someone else, and my mother and Robin became fast friends! I would hear them talking and laughing, as Robin would help her with her laundry, or help her change the sheets on her bed.

 

My mother used to enjoy baking, but was starting to have difficulty following recipes, so she eventually gave up on it. When Robin offered to help do some baking with her in the kitchen, my mother would excitedly search her recipe book for something new to bake each time Robin came over – and their camaraderie in the kitchen was a joy to behold. My mother looked forward to every visit, and would always give Robin a big hug and a thank you when she left. Robin’s visits would always lift my mother’s spirits, and the effect would last long after Robin had left.

 

I think that Robin has the perfect personality for the service that she provides, and I would highly recommend Heart and Hands for Seniors for anyone looking for ways to improve their aging parent’s quality of life.

 

Robert Armeneau

Contact Us at:

 

Heart & Hands for Seniors is located in Calgary, Alberta

ph: (368) 999 – 4447    (This is a local Calgary number)

email: heartandhandsseniors@gmail.com

Services available in the metro Calgary area