Hospital-to-home support in Hamilton after a discharge.

Who this service can help

• An adult returning home after a hospital stay who needs help with everyday tasks.
• A senior living alone whose household needs practical support.
• A family with gaps between the help relatives can provide.
• A caregiver who needs additional support during the transition home.

Practical support to discuss

• Meal preparation and company at mealtimes.
• Light home help, such as dishes, tidying, and laundry.
• Help with washing, dressing, grooming, eating, or toileting where agreed.
• Everyday mobility support within tasks confirmed for the person and home.
• Non-clinical reminders for medication the person or family already manages.
• Companionship and accompaniment to follow-up appointments when arranged.

Describe any restrictions, equipment, and practical instructions already provided by the treating team. Ask which tasks fall within Vicaria Care’s service before relying on a visit plan.

Clinical care remains separate

Vicaria Care does not provide:

• Wound care, dressing changes, drains, stitches, or catheter care.
• Medication administration, injections, or changes to a medication plan.
• Clinical monitoring, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, diagnosis, or treatment advice.
• Interpretation of discharge instructions or decisions about safe activity.

Those needs belong with an appropriately licensed provider. This service does not determine readiness for discharge and does not replace the support arranged by the treating team. Overnight and round-the-clock care are not part of the current offer. For a medical emergency, call 911.

A practical first-week request

For example, a Hamilton resident may request help preparing lunch, doing laundry, and getting dressed while their family is at work. They would discuss the expected discharge date, practical limits, and preferred visit times with the concierge. This is an illustration, not a testimonial or a recovery timeline.

Planning the schedule and quote

Contact us with the expected discharge date, even if it is provisional. Explain the location, help needed, and hours family members can cover. A requested start date is subject to caregiver availability; confirm arrangements before relying on them for the transition home.

Hamilton is our primary service area. Burlington, Oakville, and St. Catharines are also served. Request care or call to discuss proposed visits and receive a clear quote before confirming. Ask about visit length, any minimum booking, and how schedule changes would be handled. There is no fixed discharge-package price listed here.

Questions after a hospital stay

Can support start on discharge day?

You can request it, but the date and caregiver must be confirmed. Tell the concierge promptly if the expected discharge date changes.

Do you provide the journey home?

Vicaria Care does not promise caregiver-provided transportation. Arrange the ride separately. You can discuss accompaniment to follow-up appointments and the travel arrangements needed for those visits.

How long should visits continue?

Discuss the practical needs and review them as circumstances change. Ask about booking terms and changes before confirming. This page does not promise a recovery duration or a fixed period of care.

What experience should we ask about?

Ask what experience and qualifications the proposed caregiver has for the tasks needed after discharge. Bring the questions on our caregiver and safety page to the conversation.

Can practical help continue longer term?

Ask about ongoing personal support, meals and light home help, or companion care if those needs continue.