Dignified Assistance with Daily Activities at Home
Personal care supports the activities of daily living (ADLs)—bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, mobility, and more—so you or your loved one can remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home in Calgary. At Compassion Home Care Services, our caregivers provide respectful, one-to-one assistance built around your routines, preferences, cultural considerations, and health goals. Whether you need short morning visits to start the day smoothly or evening support to wind down safely, we create a plan that fits your life.
We also proudly serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton, bringing the same Calgary-level reliability and quality standards to nearby communities.
What Is Personal Care?
Personal care is hands-on, non-medical support that helps people complete essential daily tasks with dignity. This includes hygiene, toileting, mobility, and skin care, as well as the small—but important—routines that make a day feel normal (laying out clothes, warming the bathroom, setting up the shower, moisturizing after, and tidying the space). Done well, personal care doesn’t take independence away; it preserves it. Our team balances gentle assistance with encouragement so clients continue doing what they can safely do, while we step in where needed.
Because needs change over time, personal care is designed to scale. We can begin with supervision and standby assistance and gradually transition to full support, or shift from daily help back to lighter touch after a hospital discharge or rehab milestone.
Who We Help
- Seniors who benefit from help with bathing, dressing, and transfers—especially when fall risk, arthritis, or balance issues are present.
- Adults with mobility changes or disability, including clients who use walkers or wheelchairs and need safe transfers or positioning.
- People recovering after illness, injury, or surgery who need temporary assistance with hygiene, toileting, and energy conservation while healing.
- Individuals managing chronic conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s, MS, COPD, diabetes) where fatigue, tremors, or shortness of breath make ADLs harder.
- Family caregivers who need dependable, scheduled support to keep loved ones comfortable while maintaining their own work and rest.
Our care coordinators consider home layout, bathroom setup, equipment on hand (grab bars, shower chair, transfer bench, commode), and personal preferences to create the safest, least disruptive plan possible.
Personal Care Services We Offer in Calgary
- Bathing & shower assistance: Full, partial, or sponge baths; water temperature and privacy preferences; safe in-and-out support; thorough drying to prevent skin breakdown.
- Dressing & grooming: Weather-appropriate clothing selection; hair care; shaving; nail and skin care; oral/denture hygiene; makeup or beard care per preference.
- Toileting & continence support: Prompted toileting schedules, discreet incontinence care, perineal hygiene, and routine linen changes to maintain comfort and dignity.
- Transfers & mobility: Bed, chair, toilet, and shower transfers; gait belt use; walker/wheelchair safety; fall-prevention techniques; repositioning and pressure relief.
- Skin integrity & hygiene monitoring: Moisturizing, barrier creams, and regular checks for redness or pressure areas with timely escalation to Nursing Services when needed.
- Morning & bedtime routines: Wake-up assistance, breakfast setup, medication reminder coordination, pajama changes, night-time toileting, and home safety checks.
- Light linen changes & care-area tidying: Fresh towels and bedding, disinfecting high-touch bathroom surfaces, and keeping the care area organized and slip-free.
- Care coordination: Collaboration with family and, when appropriate, our Nursing Services to align ADLs with medication timing, wound care schedules, and therapy plans.
Tip: Many families pair personal care with Meal Planning & Preparation for nutrition support and Housekeeping Services to keep the environment clean and safe.
Benefits of Personal Care at Home
- Comfort, confidence, and dignity: Compassionate assistance reduces anxiety, embarrassment, and fatigue around sensitive tasks.
- Lower fall and infection risk: Proper transfer techniques, bathroom safety, and hygiene routines reduce preventable incidents.
- Conserved energy for what matters: When ADLs are efficient, clients have more energy for therapy, hobbies, and family time.
- Family peace of mind: Reliable, scheduled support reduces burnout and ensures loved ones are clean, comfortable, and safe every day.
- Better continuity of routines: Keeping familiar schedules (e.g., preferred shower days, hair care, skincare) helps maintain independence and mood.
Our Calgary Personal Care Process
Assessment & Care Plan
A care coordinator visits your home in Calgary to learn about health history, mobility, bathroom layout, equipment, and personal preferences (e.g., privacy, same-gender caregiver, cultural requirements). We propose recommended visit lengths (often 1–2 hours per visit for ADLs), frequency, and caregiver qualifications (HCA/LPN/RN as indicated).
Caregiver Match & Start of Care
We match you with caregivers who fit your schedule and style—aiming for continuity so the same familiar faces arrive consistently. Start of care includes a safety walkthrough and practice transfers to confirm the safest setup.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
Care needs evolve. We review care notes, check in with families, and adjust tasks, timing, or caregiver qualifications. If clinical changes arise (e.g., new skin concerns, weakness, or dizziness), we can loop in Nursing Services and update the plan quickly.
Why Choose Compassion for Personal Care in Calgary
- Trained, compassionate HCAs with clinical oversight: Our team is vetted, reference-checked, and trained in safe handling, infection prevention, and dignity-first communication.
- Respect for privacy and culture: We honor preferences for modesty, prayer times, language, and family roles in care. Same-gender caregivers are available where staffing allows.
- Flexible scheduling: From a few short visits per week to daily or 24/7 coverage, with options to increase temporarily after a hospitalization.
- Transparent communication: Visit summaries and easy two-way updates keep families informed without adding workload.
- Local reliability: Calgary-based coordination means faster scheduling, better coverage, and familiarity with local health resources.
Safety & Quality Standards
- Fall-prevention focus: Gait belts, stable footing, non-slip mats, towel placement, and clear pathways reduce risk during wet-surface transfers.
- Infection-prevention practices: Hand hygiene, glove use, surface disinfection, and laundry protocols.
- Skin and pressure-injury vigilance: Regular repositioning, moisture management, and early escalation to Nursing Services if concerns appear.
- Home safety suggestions: Practical recommendations for grab bars, lighting, shower chairs, transfer benches, and walker storage—without pushing unnecessary products.
Personal Care Service Areas
Compassion Home Care Services is
based in Calgary and also serves
Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton. Live just outside these areas? Contact us—if we can’t help directly, we’ll point you to the right local resource.
How Often Should Personal Care Visits Be?
- Light assistance (maintenance): 2–3 short visits per week for bathing, grooming, and linen refresh.
- Daily routines (morning/evening): Once or twice daily for bathing on scheduled days, dressing, toileting, and safe transfers.
- Higher-support needs: Multiple short visits or extended blocks (e.g., 3–4 hours) to combine personal care with meal prep and rest breaks.
Your coordinator will recommend a cadence after the assessment, and we’ll adjust as strength, mobility, or goals change.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Personal Care Services in Calgary, AB
Do you offer same-gender caregivers?
Yes. Please request this during your consultation and we’ll prioritize the match based on availability and schedule.
Can personal care be combined with housekeeping or meal prep?
Absolutely. Bundling
Housekeeping Services and
Meal Planning & Preparation with ADLs creates a more complete, efficient visit—especially helpful when fatigue or mobility limits are present.
What if my needs change suddenly?
Call us. We can increase hours, add evening support, or involve
Nursing Services for clinical needs (e.g., skin concerns, new weakness) and then scale back when appropriate.
Do you help with showers if I have mobility equipment?
Yes. We work safely with walkers, wheelchairs, grab bars, commodes, shower chairs, and transfer benches—and can recommend small changes to make the bathroom safer and easier to navigate.
Will I lose independence if I accept help?
No. Our approach is “assist where needed, encourage where safe.” We promote independence by supporting only the parts of a task that require help, and by setting up the environment for success.
- See also: Nursing Services in Calgary
- See also: Medication Reminders & Administration
- See also: Housekeeping Services
- See also: Meal Planning & Preparation
- See also: Appointments & Outings Support
- See also: Respite Care for Family Caregivers
- See also: Post-Operative Care (useful when recovering strength and mobility)
Ready to arrange personal care in Calgary? Book a free in-home assessment and we’ll create a respectful, right-sized plan that supports everyday life—your way.
