Home Support

The Self-Directed Home Support Program has replaced the Home Support Services previously offered by Saddle Hills County.

Any Saddle Hills County resident that is a senior or an individual with a disability may apply to this program. Once approved by Administration, the applicant can hire a company or individual to perform the eligible services, as described within the application.  

Each month, the applicant should submit a receipt of work completed. This should be submitted to the County in order for reimbursement to be issued. The services must be paid to the company and/or individual in full before the County can reimburse the applicant.

Client Eligibility

The following individuals are eligible to apply for the Self-Directed Home Support Program:

• Senior citizens (over 65) 
• Any person with a disability

Please note, that these services only apply to residents of Saddle Hills County. 

Eligible Services

The following duties are eligible to be paid under the Self-Directed Home Support Program:

• meal planning and preparation (which includes grocery shopping).
• light snow shoveling or gardening.
• making beds and changing linens.
• cleaning bathrooms.
• machine washing and ironing.
• other light housekeeping such as dusting, washing floors and vacuuming.

To apply for support, please complete and submit a Self-Directed Home Support Application online, or complete a paper copy and submit it to the County office either in person or by mailing it to:

FCSS, Saddle Hills County

RR1, Spirit River, AB. T0H 3G0

Home Support Service Providers

Saddle Hills County has seen an increase in the number of seniors and disabled members of our community seeking Home Support Services and providers for those services.

If you are interested in providing Home Support Services, such as those listed above, please complete a Home Support Services Provider Expression of Interest either online or at our office. 

Please note that the County is not responsible for hiring staff or providing the support services, and it is at the sole discretion of the Applicant receiving support whether or not to contact or hire individuals. Completing this form is an expression of interest and in no way guarantees employment.

For more information or assistance, please contact our FCSS Department at fcss@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.