Hygiene and basic care
Help with dressing, hygiene (for example bathing), eating and moving around the home, with respect for the person’s privacy and independence.
Vemaro Support · Montréal and Laval
The same support, at home.
Private home support in Montréal and Laval, provided by personal support workers (PABs) who are salaried Vemaro employees and supervised by a nurse.
Not for emergencies: dial 911.
Our services
Support is organized around a service plan prepared by the supervising nurse. Our PABs are there to support, accompany and observe.
Respite and companionship
Presence and help with daily life: meals, errands, appointments, outings. A break for family caregivers.
Overnight presence
A reassuring presence during the night, so that the person and their family can sleep more easily.
Home nursing care: on assessment
PABs do not provide nursing care. If the assessment identifies a need for nursing care, the supervising nurse will discuss it with you and explain the options available.
A free initial assessment by the supervising nurse
Before we begin, the supervising nurse meets the person and their family to understand their needs, habits and priorities. The initial assessment is free and carries no obligation. Support is then organized around that assessment, with a regular PAB supervised by a nurse.
- 1You send a requestWrite to us at info@vemaro.ca or call us at (438) 985-8740.
- 2The nurse does the assessmentShe assesses needs, independence and home safety, then decides with you whether our services are a good fit.
- 3We plan the supportA written service plan is prepared and a salaried Vemaro PAB is introduced to you.
- 4A nurse supervises follow-upThe nurse follows the situation and reviews the plan as needed.
Hours
We offer daytime, evening and overnight support. Evening, night and weekend hours carry a premium; rates are shared during the assessment.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| Day | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Evening | 4 pm to midnight |
| Night | Midnight to 8 am |
Subject to staff availability in your area.
Simple billing, no deposit
- No deposit is required.
- One invoice every two weeks, in arrears, for the hours actually worked.
- Payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date.
- A detailed invoice is provided for the services, as Revenu Québec requires for the tax credit.
What our PABs do not do
In Québec, certain acts are reserved for nurses. For our clients, a PAB never performs them, even on request. This is not a refusal to help: it is for your safety.
- Administer medication (giving it, preparing doses, injecting, applying prescribed medication). A PAB may remind you to take medication that has already been prepared.
- Provide wound care, dressings, injections, catheter care or any invasive care.
- Assess health status, make a diagnosis or decide on a treatment: the PAB observes, notes and reports to the nurse.
- Do heavy housework, repairs, renovations or child care.
- Handle your money, bank cards, or financial or legal documents.
For a medical need, speak with the supervising nurse: she will direct you to the right service. Not for emergencies: dial 911.
The list of reserved acts will be confirmed by legal review [to be confirmed: legal review]
Québec tax credit for home support for seniors
The Québec government offers a refundable tax credit to seniors (age 70 and over) for certain home support service expenses, such as personal care, meal help and non-specialized supervision.
The credit is refundable: it can be granted even if no tax is payable. The rate, ceiling and conditions are set by Revenu Québec and may change from year to year.
This information is general and is not tax advice. Vemaro does not promise any tax credit and cannot confirm your eligibility: check your situation with Revenu Québec or your advisor.
Revenu Québec — Tax credit for home-support services for seniors (page in French)
Area served
Montréal and Laval.
Elsewhere? Write to us and we will get back to you.
Let’s talk about your needs
For a first question or to request an assessment:
Not for emergencies: dial 911.
CNESST permit AP-2202113
Are you a personal support worker (PAB)?
We are hiring in Montréal and Laval: PAB – Montréal, PAB – Laval, close to home.
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