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A DIKCARE support worker walks a young woman out of the hospital.

Private, non-medical service

A safe and peaceful return home after a hospital stay.

After a hospital stay or minor surgery: groceries, pharmacy runs, meals, light housekeeping, follow-up. We take care of daily life so recovery can happen at home, safely.

Free in-home assessmentThe first step, at no charge.

  • Hospital-to-home transition
  • Home after minor surgery
  • Groceries and pharmacy
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Logistics and follow-up
  • Practical help at home
  • Support for seniors
  • Respite for family caregivers

Our specialty

Support after a hospital stay

Five practical tasks so the return home goes well.

  1. The support worker settles a young man on his sofa after minor knee surgery.

    Hospital-to-home transition

    After a hospital stay or minor surgery, we plan the return with you and we are there when you get home.

  2. The support worker puts away groceries and a pharmacy bag while a man, his arm in a sling, rests at the table.

    Groceries and pharmacy

    Groceries, essentials and ready prescriptions picked up at the pharmacy.

  3. The support worker cooks a home-made soup in a clean kitchen.

    Meal preparation

    Home-cooked meals prepared to Ontario food safety standards.

  4. The support worker folds clean laundry in a bright living room.

    Light housekeeping

    Laundry, dishes, tidying: a clean, safe home to recover in.

  5. The support worker writes appointments in a planner with a senior.

    Logistics and follow-up

    Appointments, reminders and, with the client's consent, regular updates for the family.

Travel: the details will be discussed with you during the free assessment.

Also, day to day

  • The support worker dusts a shelf in a tidy living room.

    Practical help at home

    For any adult or family: groceries, meals, prescriptions, laundry, tidying and light housekeeping, as a one-off or every week.

  • The support worker and a senior share tea and conversation.

    Support for seniors

    Meals, grocery shopping, and support to help seniors live independently in their own homes.

  • A family caregiver takes a breath, reassured, while the support worker takes over.

    Respite for family caregivers

    A few hours to catch your breath while we take over.

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A clear scope

What DIKCARE does not do

DIKCARE is a non-medical service. Our limits are firm, for your loved one's safety.

  • No personal care
  • No nursing care
  • No handling of medication

These are the responsibility of health professionals.

Payment and visit length

Private pay
Our services are paid directly by the client or their family.
4-hour minimum visit
Each visit lasts at least 4 hours.
Taxes (HST)
The applicable tax treatment is confirmed to you in writing before the agreement is signed.
Scope and payment

How it works

Four steps, from your call to ongoing follow-up

  1. 1

    First contact

    You call or write. We listen to your situation.

  2. 2

    Free in-home assessment

    We come to the home to assess the needs, at no charge.

  3. 3

    Signing the agreement

    Tasks, schedule and rate are set down in writing.

  4. 4

    Ongoing support

    We adjust our support as recovery progresses and, with your consent, keep the family informed.

Certifications

Recognized skills

Three recognized trainings, at your loved one's service.

  • University of Alberta

    Certified trainingUniversity of Alberta — caregiver-centered care

  • Canadian Institute of Food Safety

    Food safetyFood safety certification recognized in Ontario

  • Canadian Red Cross

    CPR / AEDCanadian Red Cross

A word from the founder

Behind DIKCARE, one conviction.

Coming home after a hospital stay is a fragile moment. You leave an entire team behind and find yourself at home, tired, with a thousand small things to sort out. That exact moment is why I founded DIKCARE.

I am not a nurse or a doctor, and I do not pretend to be. My job is everything else: a full fridge, a healthy meal on the table, a home in order, appointments written down, and a family that knows how things are going.

Founder of DIKCARE

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Frequently asked questions

What families ask us.

Does DIKCARE provide medical care?

No. DIKCARE is a private, non-medical service: no personal care, no nursing care, no handling of medication. We can pick up a prescription already prepared by the pharmacy, with the appropriate authorization, but we never prepare, administer, dose or change any medication.

What exactly do you do after a hospital stay or minor surgery?

Five things: the hospital-to-home transition, groceries and pharmacy runs, home-cooked meal preparation, light housekeeping, and logistics with follow-up for the family.

Are your services only for seniors?

No. We help any adult or family: coming home after a hospital stay or minor surgery, at any age, and practical help with daily life — groceries, meals, prescriptions, laundry, tidying, light housekeeping.

Is the in-home assessment charged?

No, it is free. It helps us understand the situation and the needs before any agreement.

How long is a visit?

Each visit lasts at least 4 hours.

How does payment work?

Our services are paid directly by the client or their family. The applicable tax treatment (HST) is confirmed to you in writing before the agreement is signed.

What area do you serve?

The Greater Toronto Area, in Ontario.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends by arrangement. Phone remains the fastest way to reach us.

How do we get started?

Call 437‑562‑4645 or write to us through the form. We listen to your situation, then set up the free in-home assessment.

Is a hospital discharge coming up?

Call us or write to us. We will plan the return home with you.

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