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Vancouver South Better at Home
For contact information for specific programs see below.
Better at Home is a program designed to help seniors live independently in their homes by providing simple, non-medical support services, such as light housekeeping and transportation to seniors living in the South Vancouver area.
Services are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The program is delivered through a partnership between the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH), Progressive
Intercultural Community Services (PICS), funding by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Services are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The program is delivered through a partnership between the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH), Progressive
Intercultural Community Services (PICS), funding by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Am I Eligible?
If you are a senior living in the South Vancouver Community you may be eligible
to access light housekeeping, transportation and other services.
Contact your Better at Home service providers and a program coordinator will speak with you, assess your needs, and arrange a meeting. (see contact info below)
to access light housekeeping, transportation and other services.
Contact your Better at Home service providers and a program coordinator will speak with you, assess your needs, and arrange a meeting. (see contact info below)
How Can I Help?
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with the Vancouver South Better at Home program, contact our local service providers for more information - for contact numbers and email, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Area of Services
The Vancouver South Better at Home boundaries are south of East 41st Avenue, North of the Fraser River, East of Ontario Street and West of Boundary Road.
Light Housekeeping
The objective of the Better at Home housekeeping services is to promote independence for seniors living in their own homes.
To that end Vancouver South Better at Home will provide assistance with tasks that are physically too difficult for a senior to perform. Housekeeping services will be provided by trained staff and services will be charged on a sliding scale based on income. Some services may be free. Cleaning supplies and equipment including vacuum must be provided by the senior.
Housekeeping services may include but are not limited to:
Vancouver South Better at Home does not provide:
Vancouver South Better at Home Housekeeping service is run through Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society. For more service information or to apply to our wait-list to volunteer please contact:
Jaspreet Kaur
Housekeeping
Vancouver South
Better at Home Coordinator
Office Tel: 604-568-0636
Work Cell: 604-445-1636
or by, Email
(Cantonese and Mandarin available)
To that end Vancouver South Better at Home will provide assistance with tasks that are physically too difficult for a senior to perform. Housekeeping services will be provided by trained staff and services will be charged on a sliding scale based on income. Some services may be free. Cleaning supplies and equipment including vacuum must be provided by the senior.
Housekeeping services may include but are not limited to:
- Dusting
- Floor Cleaning
- Vacuuming
- Bed Making
- Washroom Cleaning
- Dishwashing
- Kitchen & appliance cleaning
Vancouver South Better at Home does not provide:
- Personal hygiene assistance, such as bathing and grooming
- Help with medical needs or physical mobility
- Help with meal preparation, and/or pet bathing
Vancouver South Better at Home Housekeeping service is run through Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society. For more service information or to apply to our wait-list to volunteer please contact:
Jaspreet Kaur
Housekeeping
Vancouver South
Better at Home Coordinator
Office Tel: 604-568-0636
Work Cell: 604-445-1636
or by, Email
(Cantonese and Mandarin available)
Volunteer Driver Transportation
Better at Home offers safe, friendly, and courteous rides to seniors with mobility issues living in the South Vancouver area. This initiative strives to keep elders connected to their communities and living independently and comfortably in their own homes.
Shopping Shuttle
Our shopping shuttle runs the first Friday of each month. It provides door-to-door shopping services on a wheel chair accessible bus to seniors for a suggested minimum donation of $5. Call for details.
Transportation will be provided by volunteers who are screened and trained.
Priority will be given to seniors with mobility challenges that affect their ability to undertake day-to-day tasks. Services will be charged on a sliding scale based on income, some services may be free. (see Fee documents below)
Vancouver South Better at Home Transportation is run through the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH). For more service information or to apply to volunteer please contact:
Jeannie Furmanek
Transportation, Yard Work & Volunteer Visitors
Vancouver South Better at Home Coordinator
Tel: 604.324.6212
or by Email
Shopping Shuttle
Our shopping shuttle runs the first Friday of each month. It provides door-to-door shopping services on a wheel chair accessible bus to seniors for a suggested minimum donation of $5. Call for details.
Transportation will be provided by volunteers who are screened and trained.
Priority will be given to seniors with mobility challenges that affect their ability to undertake day-to-day tasks. Services will be charged on a sliding scale based on income, some services may be free. (see Fee documents below)
Vancouver South Better at Home Transportation is run through the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH). For more service information or to apply to volunteer please contact:
Jeannie Furmanek
Transportation, Yard Work & Volunteer Visitors
Vancouver South Better at Home Coordinator
Tel: 604.324.6212
or by Email
Transportation Sliding-Scale Fees:
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Zone Fee Chart (simple form)
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Sliding Scale Fees
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Volunteer Visitors
Volunteers visit seniors in their home to help them overcome the challenges of independent living and provide companionship. Visits are weekly and volunteers receive training. Free service.
Light Yard Work
Light yard work services provided in partnership with Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI). Services include lawn mowing and yard clean up. Equipment must be provided by the senior. Sliding scale fees apply, some services may be free.
How to Contact Us
For more information or to apply to volunteer at Vancouver South Better at Home, please contact:
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Jaspreet Kaur
Housekeeping Vancouver South Better at Home Coordinator Office Tel: 604-568-0636 Work Cell: 604-445-1636 or by, Email (Cantonese and Mandarin available) |
Vancouver South Better at Home is made possible by the Government of British Columbia, United Way of the Lower Mainland, South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) and Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS).
Vancouver South Better at Home Volunteer Driver Transportation, Shopping Shuttle, Light Yard Work and Volunteer Visitors are run through the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House.
Vancouver South Better at Home Volunteer Driver Transportation, Shopping Shuttle, Light Yard Work and Volunteer Visitors are run through the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House.
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