Services
Nursing
Nursing services provide for a sense of well being and optimal health with a 24 hours service based on individual needs. Care is given by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Resident Assistants (certified health care aides). The Executive Director/Director of Care and the Resident Services Manager provide oversight to the nursing department. A registered nurse also provides ongoing educational opportunities for the nursing staff. To contact a care unit or to see what is happening on a specific unit please see the Care Units head for more details.
Medical
Golden West Centennial Lodge has two physicians who conduct weekly rounds and quarterly medication reviews and are available to nursing staff via telephone for consultation related to urgent needs, medications, lab reports or x-rays. This includes 24 hour coverage.
Rehabilitation
The Lodge has contracted through Community Therapy services for Occupational therapy. The major role of the therapist is around issues of mobility – assessments related to ambulation (use of walkers), wheelchairs (seating assessments, securing quotations and trials for new equipment), and transfers (use of lifts). Access to the OT can be done through the Team Leaders.
A Physiotherapist can be brought in for a consult and an exercise or walking program can be built into an individual care plan. Some families opt to hire private physio therapy to ensure consistent, ongoing rehab services.
The Rehab Assistant provides residents with a personalized program to maintain mobility.
Pharmacy
The Lodge has contracted through Medisystem for all of our pharmacy requirements. New medication orders can be sent daily and delivery occurs each evening. The Pharmacist conduct regular medication audits and meets with the RN and the physician quarterly to review each resident's medication orders. They also contribute to the annual interdisciplinary care conference.
X-ray and Laboratory
Regular lab service is conducted on sight and portable x-ray services may be available.
Spiritual Health
Golden West Centennial Lodge provides a full-time spiritual Health Practitioner.
Recreation
Therapeutic recreation services are an integral part of life at the Lodge, providing daily group and individual programs that are physically, mentally, emotionally and socially stimulating. Each floor has a dedicated part time recreation facilitator that provide program on the and off the units.
See the Recreation section for more details and specific schedules.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome and are a valued part of Lodge life.
Please see the Volunteers section for more details.
Environmental Service
This department encompasses the services of maintenance, housekeeping and laundry. Maintenance staff see to ongoing repairs and upgrades to the physical plant and grounds. Housekeeping provided cleaning services for resident rooms and all common areas. Our laundry labels and then cares for all machine washable personal clothing. Family will need to take responsibility for any items that require gentle care or dry cleaning (such as woolen sweaters, etc.)
Our linens (sheets, towels, soakers, clothing protectors, etc) are purchased through the regional health authority and go out of the building for cleaning at the Winnipeg Hospital Laundry.
Dietary Services
Food is an important part of health and wellness. Menus are based on Canada's Food Guide and are prepared on site. Menu selections are determined by diet order, food allergies, and food preferences, based on our registered dieticians' recommendations.
Foot Care
The Lodge has contracted services with qualified foot care nurses who visit weekly to provide services to residents on a fee for service basis.
Hair Care
Our on-site salon can accommodate hair services for both male and female residents, offering cuts, wash and sets, perms, and color treatments.
Dentistry
Dental service (for a fee) is provided through the University of Manitoba Dental Program. Home Dental visits regularly to provide the services of hygienists and dentists to our residents.