What is Respite
Respite Providers are adults chosen and paid by the Home Share Provider to provide scheduled ‘breaks’ to the Home Share Provider. Respite Providers offer ‘relief’ support to the person receiving Home Share Support. This ‘relief’ typically takes place in the Respite Provider’s home for a short period of time (usually weekends). For more information, please refer to our policy pp039 Respite, Volunteers & Assistants found in our Policy and Procedures Manual.
Benefits of Respite
For the Person Supported:
- provides social, recreational and growth opportunities
- provides an opportunity for the individual to stay with another family and form relationships
For the Home Share Provider:
- provides a break from the caregiver role
- offers an opportunity to enhance other family relationships
For the Respite Provider:
- provides an opportunity to share their lives and demonstrate to their family the benefits of respite care
- provides additional family income
How to Calculate a Respite Rate
1. Monthly Home Share Fee for Service Amount
Multiply by 12
Divide by 365
Total = Daily Fee for Service Amount.
2. Monthly Person Served Contribution Amount ($841 PWD or $1005.80 OAS)
Multiply by 12
Divide by 365
Total = Daily Person Served Contribution
3. Add the Daily Fee for Service Amount and Daily Person Served Contribution
Total = Daily Rate for Respite
Do I need to request a criminal record check from my parents if they are providing respite? I understand the need for it if you don’t know the person’s history but what about in this case? Your comments would be appreciated.
Yes, anyone providing respite care for Home Share providers needs to have criminal record checks completed.