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Thank you for choosing the Huron Respite
Network Vacation Respite Home for your respite needs. Please read the
following information carefully and complete and return the Guest
Registration to the Huron Respite Network.
The Huron Respite Network, a collaboration of 10 agencies in the County of
Huron in partnership with the Huron County Housing Corporation are providing
a vacation respite home as an alternate respite option to families and
people caring for people with special needs. The home is located at 299
Queen Street, Blyth, an apartment building owned and operated by the Huron
County Housing Corporation.
Having the home located in Blyth offers central access to the whole county
and people who stay in the Vacation Respite Home can access local events and
attractions such as theatre, parks and restaurants. Use of the apartment is
flexible. It is available to people and their supports as well as care
givers who need a break and want to get away. This is a huge relief
especially when it is easier for the person they're caring for to stay at
home. As well, with advance planning, services i.e. homemaking, nursing etc.
provided at home may also be provided at the Vacation Respite Home. The home
is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year for
planned respite and emergency accommodation purposes.
For more information about the Vacation Respite Home, please contact the
Respite Coordinator at 519 482 3115 or complete and return the attached form
to register.
Planning to Register:
1. The guest registration is attached to this information for your
convenience. Please retain the information portion for your reference and
records.
2. We suggest you plan your respite stay at least a month prior to the date
you are requesting. You will be notified of confirmation of your request as
soon as your money has been received. Access to the Vacation Respite Home is
based on availability and bookings can be made up to 3 months in advance.
3. Full payment for the duration of your or your family member's access to
the Vacation Respite Home is required at the time of registration. Please
attach a cheque or money order to the registration form. Access information
i.e. times, dates and key pick up and drop off will be provided with written
confirmation of your stay.
Bookings may be accepted over the telephone in the event of an
emergency. Bookings made without full payment will be held for up to 7
business days.
4. The cost of accommodation for a 24 hour period is $15.00 and is in
addition to the cost of support for your In-home care provider.
5. Notification of a cancellation must be given to the Respite Coordinator
at least 48 hours prior to your planned respite time and date in order to
receive a refund.
6. All transportation and transportation costs to and from the Vacation
Respite Home is the responsibility of the person(s) accessing the
accommodation.
7. The Huron Respite Network is not responsible for lost items. You may wish
to label all clothing, luggage, and equipment.
8. All persons accessing the apartment are responsible for the general clean
up and return of its premises and contents. All person(s) and sponsoring
agencies accessing the
Vacation Respite Home will be held accountable for any damage to the
apartment and its contents. If any item or appliance are not in working
order upon your arrival you must report it immediately to the Respite
Coordinator at 519 482 3115.
9. A phone is available in the apartment for family members to call in and
for outgoing local calls only. Incoming collect calls and phone numbers
starting with 0 or 1 are not accessible.
10. You will need to provide your own toiletries, linens such as bed sheets,
dish and bath towels (comforters and blankets are provided), food and entertainment.
. If bed wetting or
incontinence is prevalent it is recommended that you provide extra incontinent supplies,
additional bedding, towels and clothing. Laundry facilities are
available on the premises for your use.
11. A TV with local cable and a VCR are available for your use, however you
will need to supply your own videos or rent them locally at your own
expense.
12. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery and place settings for four,
mixing bowls, cooking utensils and pots, toaster, kettle, microwave and some
condiments such as sugar, ketchup, salt and pepper. Laundry supplies
are also provided.
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