Self & Family-Managed Home Care Services in Manitoba
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Your home care on your terms.
Care Possible connects trusted service providers with individuals and families who need in-home care.
Better in-home care is possible.
Building a connection with your support person - it’s possible with our selection of providers.
Finding care within your schedule - it’s possible with our online scheduling tools.
Managing care without the headache and paperwork - it’s possible with our secure online payment and records system.
How Care Possible can support your independence:
Home Care
Safe, reliable, in-home support with qualified providers that have the training you need.
Respite Services
Care tailored to your needs on your schedule with verified workers, whether ongoing or last minute.
Elder Care
Maintain your independence and quality of life with trusted providers to keep you comfortable at home, while simplifying paperwork and invoicing.
Find your perfect match.
Our verified care providers go through strict security checks, plus you can filter your search to fit your specific needs.
The Power of Choice
With choice your parent can be empowered and independent.
With just a few clicks you can filter the list of candidates by skill sets and easily pick which person to interview - from recreation or grocery shopping to personal care or nursing.
Choose the skills that match your needs
It can be hard to find help nearby. Search our current independent care provider community and check back frequently to learn about new candidates available near you.
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care provider near you
Choose the rates that fit your budget
Our providers offer cost effective and affordable hourly rate options. Get started with just a couple of hours a week until you find the right value balance for your family.
Choose family-managed care
If your loved one qualifies for home care through the regional health authority, you can choose family managed care. Care Possible provides the required reports to have qualifying services reimbursed.
Explore our interactive map to find care providers near you.
Get Your Life Back into Balance
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Does life feel too busy to deal with change? Are members of your family resistant to the idea of having outside help? We understand! Caregiver burnout is a serious issue for some families and that’s why we’re here to help.
We know there really is no good time to have a difficult conversation. For families overwhelmed with care needs, the best way to make things better is to be in control of the change before it becomes a crisis. That’s why Care Possible can be a great help for families who want to be proactive.
The best way to get your time and energy back - so you can be emotionally and physically there for the people who rely on you - is to plan ahead and take control, even if that means just taking a next step.
With Care Possible you can choose the candidate, tasks, schedule and budget - it’s so easy. Browse the care providers in your area. Talk to the candidates, explain your needs and pick the care provider that best fits your family.
We encourage you to take the first step today. Help is here!
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It can feel overwhelming to be responsible for delivering every type of care for loved ones whose needs are growing - from companionship, housekeeping, meals and shopping-to bathing, commodes and wheelchairs - -care needs need grow over time.
The truth is, nobody can do it all! And if you are trying, you’re probably struggling to do it well. Getting skilled help from people trained to deliver professional and compassionate care can make a world of difference - if you, or someone you know could use help - take the next step.
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When faced with challenges, it’s essential that families work together to fulfill the needs of loved ones. The first step is often communicating about what those needs are.
Consider having a frank conversation and list the tasks needed and how often those jobs need to be done. With Care Possible you can start small with just a few of the tasks on the list, determine the number of hours and the amount you can afford. It’s easy to adjust the schedule if the needs grow larger than the family is able to manage.
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Care Possible is an initiative of Manitoba Possible (formerly SMD, or Society for Manitobans with Disabilities), a not-for-profit organization that has been serving Manitoban families for over 70 years. By offering flexible, affordable, preference based care in this new way, we’re better able to support families who need help with respite and home care. For families that qualify for respite or home care funding, you can use Care Possible as part of your Self & Family Managed Care Plan and be reimbursed for the qualifying services.
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While the Care Possible web platform is very easy to use, we understand that it might be intimidating for a first time user. That’s why our Customer Support Team, is available to talk with you on the phone and help you navigate through the system and answer any questions you may have.
Call 204-975-3080 or email support@carepossible.ca
FAQs
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Yes! You decide who you’d like to work for you according to the criteria and qualities you’re looking for.
Care providers on Care Possible are all independent contractors who set their own rates and hours. You can also view recommendations and ratings from past clients, and check whether their personal interests are a good fit before you make contact.
You can even invite people to become care providers on the platform.
Care providers can apply for your listings or you can search care providers and contact them directly.
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Yes, if several family members are all helping out with caring for a loved one, you can invite another person to help organize support. They are called co-organizers and the primary account holder can invite them to access the account.
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When joining Care Possible, care providers must complete a thorough verification process, including a profile picture, phone and email verification and provide a short bio. This allows the care provider to become visible on the platform and increases their chances of getting job opportunities. In addition, care providers must complete Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and and Vulnerable Sector checks.
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The schedule can be as flexible as you want. You can start with casual hours, last-minute jobs or schedule time weeks away. Typically families like to schedule regular work periods for about a month at a time.
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An interactive map will show care providers available in your region. To access the map, you’ll first need to create a profile. Get started by clicking the link below.