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Activation Department provides programs that strive to meet the residents' physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual needs. Through effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities; our programs are designed to support each individual's quality of life. All Residents are given the opportunity to participate in the following programs: Restorative Care: daily exercises, sensory stimulation, physiotherapy, bowling, and gardening. Spiritual Care: pastoral visits, bible study, hymn sing, non-denominational church services, denominational church services, memorial services, and palliative care. Social Opportunities: teas, musical entertainment, bingo, reminiscent groups, one to one visits, and community outings. Intellectual Stimulation: Residents' Council, Education Programs, Dietary and Nursing Councils, Trivia Games, and Spelling Bees.
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Volunteer Programs are recognized for their special contribution to the quality of resident's life. The program is designed to respond to resident's identified strengths, needs, and wishes. Residents, staff, family members, students, service clubs, and other community groups are encouraged to participate as volunteers.
To volunteer your time contact the Activation Coordinator, Nancy Mountney:
Phone 613-332-2070 ext. 6608
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Alzheimer Unit has been designed to address the special needs of our residents. We strive to maintain home-like environments that are reflective of our resident population. Our goal is to provide a safe and secure environment, quality care, and support to residents who have Alzheimer's. Trained staff provide resident care in a multidisciplinary team approach.
The Dietary Department prepares and serves a variety of meals and snacks with a four week rotating seasonal menu. A Dietitian is on staff to assess needs and plan nutritional care. Guest dining is offered in a private dining area. We offer various diets including: puree, minced, diabetic, anti-reflux, dysphasic, etc.
Our Nursing Department assures our residents of total professional nursing care under the guidance of our Medical Director. Care is supervised by Registered Staff that are on duty 24 hours a day. Our Personal Support Workers/Health Care Aides deliver the best possible standards of personal nursing care. We believe in a holistic approach to care which includes the involvement of the resident and family whenever possible. Our nursing and medical services are complemented by a full range of support services that include: Dentistry, Podiatry and Physiotherapy.
A Palliative Care Unit has been created to provide support to the family of a resident who is palliative. A special room provides accommodation for family members who want to provide 24-hour support to their dying family member.Staff have been specially trained to provide quality end of life care to the palliative resident the their support network.
The Environmental Services Department includes Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance. They ensure the buildings are sanitary, safe and comfortable. The provision of these services is made with full respect for the resident’s right to privacy; to living in a clean, safe environment; to receiving service from honest, trustworthy and competent staff; to having a comfortable and home-like environment; and the right to having routine cleaning schedules.
