Extended In-Home Care

Referral-only · Private long-stay engagements (4–16 weeks). Currently prioritizing clients near uOttawa / USt.Paul / New Edinburgh.A steady, respectful in-home presence for pets and home. Ottawa-based, fully insured, independently operated service — direct relationship, documented and accountable.

A steady, respectful in-home presence for pets and home—designed for continuity, calm, and risk reduction while you’re away.This is a private, limited-availability service, structured around clear scope, defined duration, and a written agreement.Helpful for households that benefit from documented oversight during absences

*Not insurance advice. Coverage requirements vary by policy.

2–3 minutes · I’ll reply with fit + tier + dates.

Why Referrals Choose This

• One consistent, trusted caregiver — no rotations
• Designed for extended absences and long stays away
• Covers reasonable home oversight when you are away (monitoring, documentation, timely reporting)*
• Clear scope, written agreement, defined boundaries
• Calm, respectful presence for both home and pets

Testimonials

“It felt like our home never went into ‘pause mode.’ Everything was steady when we returned.”
— Referral client, Ottawa“What mattered most was continuity — one person who understood our pets and our home.”
— Referral client“Clear expectations, no surprises, and thoughtful communication throughout.”
— Referral client

Who this is for

• Homeowners who need to be away for extended periods
* Homeowners travelling due to work travel, family emergencies, or seasonal relocation (wintering)
• Pet owners whose animals do best with continuity and calm
• Owners with light facility oversight needs requiring observation, logging, and timely reporting while away
• Clients who value clear scope, written agreements, and respectful boundaries

What’s Included

• Respectful use of the home within agreed boundaries
• One consistent in-home point of contact for the full engagement
• Daily presence and routine household care
• Pet care aligned with existing routines
• Basic home observation during occupancy (e.g., visible issues or unusual changes)
• Simple, regular check-in notes or logs, as agreed
• Timely communication and escalation if concerns arise
• Respectful stewardship of your home and time, within agreed boundaries

Whats Not Included

t is live, professional care for pets, plants, and the home as a living system during extended absence. Clients engage this service for continuity, judgment, and peace of mind—knowing that a qualified, steady presence is caring for daily life, observing conditions, documenting concerns, and escalating issues appropriately.This role does not include repair work, trade labour, or open-ended property management.

Engagement Structure

All engagements are structured as weekly retainers for extended absences (minimum 4 weeks).
Pricing reflects responsibility and continuity, not task volume.
Final tier selection is confirmed after intake to align scope, expectations, and capacity.

Tier 1 — Pet Care & Light Home Continuity
$250 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksFor stable households seeking dependable care and calm continuity during absence, without active coordination.Includes:
• Daily pet care: feeding, walks, litter, hydration, play, companionship
• Light home presence: mail handling, indoor plants, routine visual oversight
• Communication: daily pet updates and one weekly home update
• Escalation: coordination with pre-designated contact if an issue arises
Best suited for:
Clients with established routines who value a steady, trusted presence and do not require much third-party coordination.

Tier 2 — In-Home Care & Light Coordination
$500 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksFor households with layered routines or modest coordination needs during extended travel.Includes everything in Tier 1, plus:
• Care for 1–3 animals or more complex daily routines
• Increased in-home presence, as appropriate
• Limited coordination with up to 1–3 pre-authorized external parties
(e.g., veterinarian, cleaner, superintendent, municipal services, scheduled trades)
• More frequent home or pet updates, and limited specialized care as appropriate to context
Best suited for:
Professionals away for work or travel who want continuity with reliable, discreet, and contained coordination handled quietly.

Tier 3 — In-Home Stay & Delegated Oversight
$750 CAD / week · minimum 4 weeksFor clients seeking maximum peace of mind and wishing to delegate day-to-day oversight of home and pet care during extended absences.Includes everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus:
• Sustained in-home presence during extended travel, transitions, or complex periods
• Full responsibility for daily pet care and routine continuity
• Authorized oversight and coordination of household matters, including:
o communication with up to 3–4 pre-designated external parties
(e.g., veterinarian, superintendent, cleaner, municipal services, scheduled trades)
o monitoring and coordination of routine household activities, payments or time-sensitive notices, as pre-arranged
o scheduling, access provision, and follow-up for approved repairs or services
• Higher-touch communication, documentation, and observational oversightImportant scope note:
Specialized care, repairs, trades, and restorative services are performed by third parties under their own contracts and responsibility. This service provides oversight, coordination, documentation, and single point of communication — not execution of technical or repair work.Best suited for:
Senior professionals, public-facing leaders, and households where responsiveness, continuity, discretion, and calm reliable stewardship are essential while the client is away.Tier confirmation:
Final tier placement is confirmed following intake to ensure scope, expectations, and capacity are aligned before engagement. This protects both parties and ensures the service remains effective, fair, and sustainable.

<< Location note: Currently prioritizing requests close to uOttawa / Saint Paul / New Edinburgh; if you’re outside that area, please do include your neighborhood and will confirm fit. >>

Booking / How It Works

Step 1 — Request availability
Complete the short intake form (2–3 minutes) to share dates, household context, and care needs.Step 2 — Alignment & tier confirmation
I review fit, confirm scope, and recommend the appropriate tier based on your situation.Step 3 — Agreement & start date
Once aligned, we confirm dates, terms, and begin the engagement.Step 4 — Ongoing care & communication
Care, presence, documentation, and communication continue for the duration of your absence.For aligned referrals only.Please proceed to payment after availability and tier alignment have been confirmed.Payment indicates intent to engage and secures capacity for the agreed dates.

Agreement (required)

A one-page agreement is provided for acceptance before dates are confirmed.

* Referrals-only * Single-caregiver model * Written agreement * Documented check-ins *