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Whitby · Brooklin · Oshawa · Ajax · Pickering · ClaringtonOpen 7 days · 7am – 9pm  ·  (905) 555-1234
Personal Support Worker Service · Compassion. Dignity. Independence.
Locally owned · Whitby & Durham

Care at home, from PSWs you'll know by name.

A small, locally owned practice serving Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and Clarington. Real PSWs you'll meet first. Published rates, no quote-on-call. We direct-bill VAC, WSIB, Manulife and Sun Life.

24 hrsIn-home visit
100%Registry verified
$2MInsured

They sent the same kind face every Tuesday. Mom looks forward to her visits.

JANET T. · WHITBY
PSW Registry verifiedVulnerable Sector checked$2M Liability insuredWSIB coveredCPR & First AidDirect-bills VAC · WSIB · Manulife · Sun Life
Our team

Meet the PSWs who'll be in your home.

We are a small practice on purpose. You'll meet your matched PSW before any care begins, and one or two familiar faces will return each visit — never a different caregiver every shift.

Joanne D.

Founder · PSW
18yrsDementiaPalliative

Trained at Durham College, started in long-term care, has cared for families across Whitby and Oshawa for over a decade. Specializes in gentle-persuasive approaches and end-of-life support.

Speaks: English

Linda P.

PSW
12yrsPost-surgical recovery

Hospital-to-home specialist with a calm, patient way of working. Known for her hand massage and the way she remembers what each client takes in their tea.

Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi

Maria S.

PSW
8yrsCompanionshipRespite

A natural at companionship visits and shared meals. Background in adult day programs; warmly recommended by families looking for steady, weekly visits and lighter personal care.

Speaks: English, Spanish, Tagalog

Our care

What we do, plainly.

Every plan is shaped to one person's day, never a fixed package.

i

Personal Care

Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility — patiently, with dignity preserved.

ii

Companionship & Respite

A friendly visit, a shared meal, a walk in the garden. Peace of mind for family caregivers.

iii

Dementia & Memory Care

PSWs trained in Gentle Persuasive Approaches — calm, respectful support through cognitive change.

iv

Post-Hospital Recovery

Discharge prep, mobility, follow-up appointments, daily check-ins. Often direct-billed.

v

Overnight Care

A trusted, calm presence at night so the rest of the household can finally sleep.

vi

24-Hour Live-In

Continuous support with a small rotating team — continuity of caregiver always preserved.

Honest pricing

Published rates, no quote-on-call.

Most agencies hide what they cost. We don't. The price you see is what every family pays — adjusted only by funding source.

Plan i.

Hourly Care

For short check-ins, companionship, light personal care.

$38/hr
3-hour minimum visit
  • Same dedicated PSW
  • Pause or adjust anytime
  • No setup or contract fees
Plan iii.

Live-in & 24-hour

Overnight stays, weekend cover, full live-in. Custom-quoted for your situation.

From $295/day
Continuity-focused rotation
  • Includes overnight oversight
  • Insurance billing supported
  • Familiar PSWs throughout
Many families pay nothing out-of-pocket. We direct-bill on your behalf so there's no upfront cost while we wait for reimbursement.
VAC / VIP · WSIB · Manulife · Sun Life · Canada Life · RBC Insurance · Auto insurance (SABS) · Private pay
When you call

No phone trees. No multi-day waits.

If you call us, here is exactly what happens — and how quickly.

i

You call. We answer.

Most calls are answered personally, by the founder. We listen first, ask what you need, and book a free in-home visit.

Within 2 business hours
ii

We come to your home.

A free, no-obligation visit. We meet your loved one, assess care needs, walk through the home, and answer every question.

Within 24–48 hours
iii

Care begins, gently.

A written care plan. One or two named PSWs. A daily care log shared with family. Adjust hours or pause anytime.

First visit within 48 hours
A note from the founder

Why this practice is small on purpose.

After fifteen years working as a PSW in hospitals and large agencies, I started this small practice for one reason. I kept watching families get a different caregiver each shift, with no one truly responsible for their loved one. So we built the opposite.

One or two PSWs your family will know by name. Transparent rates published right here, not quoted on a phone call. A care plan we shape together — and stick to.

If you call, the chances are I will answer. If your situation changes, I will personally rework the plan with you. We are small on purpose, and we are not planning to grow past being able to know every family by name.

With care,
Joanne Davis, PSWFounder · Whitby
In their words

Families across Durham Region.

★★★★★
They came within 24 hours of my call from the hospital. Mom's PSW is patient, kind, and texts me a daily update. I can finally rest at night.
JT
Janet T.Daughter · Whitby
★★★★★
After Bayshore took five days to confirm a start, this practice had a PSW with us the next morning. The same person every visit — wonderful for my father.
RP
Ravi P.Son · Ajax
★★★★★
They handled the Veterans Affairs paperwork directly. I didn't chase anyone. The PSW is warm and knowledgeable with my husband, who has dementia.
MC
Margaret C.Spouse · Oshawa
★ 4.9 / 5.0 across 52+ verified Google reviews · Read all reviews
Common questions

The questions families ask first.

How much does PSW care cost?

Our published rate is $38/hour for hourly care (3-hour minimum) and $34/hour on a daily plan (4+ hours/day, 5+ days/week). Live-in care starts at $295/day. We are the only practice in Durham that publishes rates openly. Most families pay nothing out-of-pocket because we direct-bill VAC, WSIB, Manulife, Sun Life, and most insurers.

What can a PSW do — and what can't they?

PSWs are trained to assist with the activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship. PSWs cannot administer medications, perform clinical procedures, or make medical decisions — those require a registered nurse, which we can also arrange.

Will it always be the same PSW?

Yes — continuity is core to our model. We assign one or two primary PSWs to your family plus a familiar backup, rather than rotating staff each shift. Your loved one will know each PSW by name within the first week.

What if our regular PSW is sick or away?

Every care plan includes a designated backup PSW who has already met your loved one. We never send a stranger without a prior introduction.

Do you bill insurance directly?

Yes. We direct-bill Veterans Affairs Canada (VIP), WSIB, Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, RBC Insurance, and most auto insurance attendant care benefits (SABS). You sign a one-page authorization and we handle the paperwork.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. Adjust hours, pause, or cancel any time with 24 hours' notice. We earn your continued business by delivering — not by locking you in.

How quickly can care start?

Most families have a free in-home visit within 24 hours and care begins within 24–48 hours after that. Urgent post-discharge cases can sometimes start same-day.

How are your PSWs vetted?

Every PSW is registered on the Ontario PSW Registry, holds a current Vulnerable Sector Check, valid CPR & First Aid certification, $2M liability coverage, and references checked from at least two prior care placements.

Where we visit

Caring across Durham Region.

Same-day visits across Whitby and neighbouring municipalities. Toronto coverage arriving 2026.

Book your free visit

Call us. Or write.

A free, no-obligation in-home visit at a time that suits you.

We answer within 2 business hours
Call (905) 555-1234