Our services
Four categories of help, all from people you know and trust
Swipe to browse. Every helper, driver, and errand-runner is vetted before they can take a request.
These are sample prices in Canadian dollars, shown so you can picture what a visit costs. Every service is billed the same way: a starting price that covers getting there and the first part of the visit, then a set charge for each extra 15 minutes, with a cap. A short visit is never charged more than the starting price.
Real prices depend on your parent's area and on the options you choose for each service. They are captured and shown to you inside the platform. Sign in to see the actual rates for their address, and you always see the full price before you confirm a booking.
Someone who comes and takes care of it
Helpers come to your parent's home. Everything from cleaning to cooking to a bit of handyman work.
Home Cleaning
Floors, bathrooms and kitchen done properly, plus tidying and closet or pantry organizing.
See what's includedPersonal Care and Bathing
Respectful help with bathing, showering, oral care, dressing, and grooming, from someone trained to protect your parent's dignity.
See what's includedMeal Preparation
Fresh meals cooked in your parent's own kitchen, the way they like them. Cook for them, or alongside them.
See what's includedLaundry
Washing, drying, folding, and putting away. Linens and personal clothing both.
See what's includedCompanionship
A warm, friendly person who shows up for a conversation, a card game, a walk around the building, or just some company.
See what's includedMobility & Transfer
Safe support moving from bed to chair, standing up, or managing stairs, from someone trained in manual handling.
See what's includedNail Spa (at home)
Manicure and pedicure in their own living room, for hands and feet they can no longer comfortably reach.
See what's includedHair Styling (at home)
A haircut, a wash and set, or a beard trim, without the trip to a salon.
See what's includedHandyman
Bulbs, shelves and curtain rods, plus minor repairs, touch-up painting, flat-pack assembly and grab rails.
See what's includedFurniture Rearranging
Moving lighter furniture for safety, comfort, or to open up a room.
See what's includedSnow Shovelling
Walkways, steps, and the driveway cleared after a storm so your parent can move safely.
See what's includedLawn and Yard Care
Grass cut, edges trimmed, leaves raked in fall, yard kept tidy through the season.
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A trusted driver who goes with them and waits
Not a ride-share app. A familiar, verified person who picks up your parent, stays through the appointment or errand, and brings them safely home.
Medical Appointment Ride
Door-to-door transport to and from a doctor, specialist, or clinic. Driver waits and brings them home.
See what's includedRides and Outings
Worship, the salon, a friend's house, the shops. A familiar driver who waits and brings them home.
See what's includedMulti-Stop Ride
Pharmacy, bank, grocery store, and post office in one trip, with your parent along and the driver helping in and out at every stop.
See what's includedAirport Drop-off or Pickup
For medical travel, family visits, or short trips.
See what's includedLong-Distance Day Trip
A planned outing further afield: a family lunch, a day at a conservation area, a special occasion.
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Things that need to happen, without a trip to the car
A helper picks things up, drops things off, or handles a specific errand. No ride needed.
Prescription Pickup
Pick up a prescription from the pharmacy and deliver it to the door.
See what's included
Grocery Pickup and Delivery
Shop from a list or collect an online order and bring it home.
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Errand Runs
Post office, returns, dry cleaning, library, a meal pickup. One errand, handled without them leaving home.
See what's includedSwipe to see more
Ask a local kitchen, practice or professional, through the same account
The fourth Service Category: verified local businesses you choose by name. You ask for a time, a quote or an order here, you pay them directly, and iCaria adds nothing to their price.
How it works
Three steps, then your parent is covered
Tell us what you need
Browse the list below, or ask your Family Advocate if you have one, what would help most right now. You do not need to figure everything out at once. One service at a time is fine.
A trusted, verified person shows up
Every helper and driver is vetted: ID-verified, background-checked, references called. Those who finish our training carry the iCaria Certified badge. For At-Home Help and Drive-Me Help you can ask for someone by name, and anyone you block never gets your requests.
You see the whole visit
You get a notification when they arrive and when they leave. No guessing. No calling to check.
With a Family Advocate
When a plan ties it all together
Many families start by booking one service at a time. Over time, a pattern of regular visits becomes a routine, cleaning every Tuesday, a grocery run on Thursday, a ride to physio every second Friday. When your parent has a Family Advocate, that advocate works with your family to turn that pattern into a care plan: a written schedule your whole family can see, adjusted as your parent's needs change. A care plan means nothing falls through the cracks because everything is written down and tracked in one place.
Transparent pricing
You see the price before you confirm. Always.
- No hidden fees. The price you see at booking is the price you pay.
- Membership lowers your service fee. iCaria Basic members pay a lower platform fee on every booking.
- Your advocate helps you budget. If you have a Family Advocate, they can help you prioritize which services offer the most day-to-day relief within your budget.
Growing all the time
Don't see what you need? Tell us.
iCaria is still growing its service list. If there is something your parent needs that is not here, let us know. We read every suggestion.
