Seniors

Get referrals to reputable service providers who can do work around your home.

The Seniors Home Supports Program is a referral service that gives Edmonton seniors referrals to screened service providers who offer snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, home repair and maintenance, personal services, and moving help.

Those involved in the program recruit and screen service providers to ensure they are reputable. They then refer service providers to seniors who request services.

The Seniors Home Supports Program is delivered by Jewish Family Services and the city of Edmonton is divided into four quadrants.

Services Provided

Snow Removal: remove snow and put down anti-slip material to cover icy spots (not chipping ice)
Yard Help: mow lawn and do spring/fall clean-up including tree removal, trimming, etc. and gate, sidewalk and concrete repairs
Housekeeping: vacuum, wash floors, clean bathrooms, do laundry, dust, clean the fridge
Home Repair and Maintenance: includes minor repair, electrical, pluming, painting, furnace, appliance repair, handyman, roofing/eavestrough, deck and railing repairs, window cleaning (not major renovations)
Personal Services: includes hair care, foot care, medi-alert, home and respite care (personal care, homemaking, nursing care, companionship, accompanied transportation)
Moving Help: organizing, junk removal, downsizing

Referral Process

When you call the quadrant they will ask you some questions to determine the best referrals to suit your needs.
Each quadrant maintains a list of service providers who have been screened and vetted.
When you request services you will be given a minimum of three referrals (if providers are available).
It is up to you to contact each service provider to discuss costs and service needs and select a suitable company that fits your needs.
The district organization which provided the referrals will follow up with you to check if you contacted and used one of the referrals.
To help the Seniors Home Supports Program evaluate if it is meeting needs or if improvements could be made, districts will keep track of some basic program usage information.

Contact Us

The Seniors Home Supports Program divides the city of Edmonton into six districts. In each district there is a community hub that coordinates the program in their area. Contact the organization that serves your neighbourhood.

This map shows the geographical boundaries for each district and a list of postal codes for each district. View a PDF version of the map.

Live outside of Edmonton? Our coordinators also assist citizens from nearby municipalities find services in their regions, as available. See the following list for who to contact based on your location.

Fort Saskatchewan: Gaby
Morinville & St. Albert: Kathy
Spruce Grove: Kathy
Stony Plain: Barbara
Devon: Barbara
Beaumont: Jenny
Sherwood Park: Gaby
Leduc: Jenny

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions seniors may have about the Seniors Home Supports Program

Resources

Hiring a Contractor Tip Sheet and Workbook