Philosophy of Care

At River Park Gardens, each individual will be accepted in the Resident community as being unique and of infinite worth entitled to loving quality care, dignity, acceptance, and respect. We will strive to create a personalized environment for each Resident, which will facilitate quality competent care, quality of life and growth of mind and spirit while respecting the Resident's right to make personal choices. River Park Gardens Personal Care Home is each Resident's Home and will be a community of belonging and hope, built on caring and nurturing relationships. In keeping with the Resident's needs, the team delivers care and services that maximizes the Resident's independence, prevents illness and disability, promotes, maintains and restores health, and maintains life in dignity and comfort. Furthermore, Residents, their families or advocates will be active members of the care team and will be involved in decisions about their care and services.

All care and service delivery at River Park Gardens is guided by the following philosophical principles:

• Each Resident's quality of life is to be supported by an atmosphere and programs, which consider each Resident's worth and dignity, protect individuality and meet specific needs.
• Each Resident is unique and has individual values, goals, strengths and limitations, influenced by social attitudes, cultures, past experiences and health status.
• Each Resident has the right to have their uniqueness respected, protected and supported.
• Each Resident has the right to have access to a continuum of care.

River Park Gardens provides care and service delivery in accordance with provincial and national standards as set for the Long Term Care sector.