Helping older adults live well at home.
When daily life starts to require more effort than it used to, the right help makes all the difference. We provide experienced, qualified caregivers.
Marcie Martin
Registered Care Aide · Owner
I'm a Registered Care Aide and owner of MyOwnHomeCare. I spend my time in clients' homes, doing the work myself. We built the service around one standard: the level of care we'd want for our own loved ones. That means registered caregivers, and a small, consistent team that takes the time to get to know the person they support.
More about usHow we help
Three common ways families come to us:
Steady support at home
When everyday tasks have become harder — managing meals, keeping the household running, dressing or washing — a good caregiver is a familiar face, a companion who can take the strain off without feeling intrusive.
A break for the family caregiver
If you're already caring for a parent or partner, we can step in for a few hours or a few days — so you can rest, travel, or have time that's yours. There's no minimum commitment. Many family caregivers wait too long to ask for help.
Help when memory is changing
Our caregivers have experience supporting people living with dementia. The work itself isn't very different — personal care, routine, companionship — but the approach is: patience with confusion, consistent faces and routines, and quiet attention to safety.
What's important to us
We're a small, independent service. Consistency of care is important to us. Everyone likes to see a familiar face. We invest time in choosing our caregivers carefully and we pay them well. The result is a service that feels friendly and personal while also providing backup care, insurance coverage and planned support.
More about how we workRegistry-verified caregivers
Every caregiver on our team is registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Background-checked
Every team member has completed a vulnerable-sector RCMP background check and holds current First Aid and CPR certification.
We are fully insured
You are protected by our general liability, professional liability, and WorkSafeBC coverage.
Written Support Plans
Every client receives a written Support Plan, developed together and reviewed as needs change.
How it works
Simple, calm introduction — then steady support.
Brief phone call
We'll connect with you on the phone. Let us know a little bit about the kind of help you're seeking.
Free home visit
Marcie will come to the home to meet you and learn more about what's needed. No strings attached.
Getting started
If you'd like to move forward, we'll come up with a schedule together and create a clear Support Plan.
Ongoing oversight
We check in regularly and adjust as needs change — so care stays steady and safe.
Frequently asked questions
Which neighbourhoods do you serve?
We currently visit clients in Oak Bay, Fairfield, Rockland, Fernwood, Haultain, Cadboro Bay and Ten Mile Point. If you're outside those areas, please call and ask. We do make exceptions.
How much does home care cost?
Care from a Registered Care Aide is $55 per hour for visits of two hours or more, and $68 for a one-hour visit. Care from a Licensed Practical Nurse is $85 per hour.
Our rates page has the full picture.
How are your caregivers screened and trained?
We work with BC-Registered Care Aides — a formal designation indicating completion of an intensive programme, with current First Aid and CPR. We also conduct vulnerable-sector RCMP background checks on every team member. Our Standards page covers this in detail.
Do you have a minimum commitment?
No. You can book a single visit, a one-week stretch of respite, or ongoing weekly support. You can end service whenever you like. Cancelling a scheduled appointment requires 48 hours' notice.
Do you bill insurance or third-party programmes?
We are a private-pay service and do not directly bill insurers, extended health benefits providers, or government programmes. We can provide you with receipts so you can seek reimbursement through your own benefits.
What about evenings, weekends, and holidays?
We schedule visits when care is most needed, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. We don't currently offer 24-hour care. Statutory holiday rates are higher to reflect the mandated wage premium.
Are there any disadvantages to using a small service like yours?
There are some, yes. We don't yet offer overnight care, and our small size means fewer backup caregivers if a regular team member is sick or away. It's not at all unusual for clients to mix care providers (for example, by supplementing public home care through Island Health with our service).
Would you like to have a conversation?
Send us a message, or call (672) 922-7768. We'll talk through what you need.