Programs & Services
Our long term care home provides a range of health care, recreational, support and professional services.
Health Care Services
Health Care
- Nursing and clinical care with complete on-site professional nursing care is available 24/7. We care for and treat a variety of conditions, including the many stages of dementia and chronic illnesses
- We provide comprehensive prescription management and medication administration
- We develop detailed and documented care plans for each resident and take a team approach to help ensure their daily needs are met.
- Every resident benefits from having a consistent personal care team who is responsible for helping with daily living essentials such as hygiene, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility and bedtime routines.
- All staff are fully qualified according to provincial requirements and undergo comprehensive training to ensure they know all policies, standards and best practices.
- Residents are also able to keep their current physician or have the option of seeing one of our Attending Physician
Dietary Care
- We have registered dietician who provides dietary requirement assessments for each resident as part of our integrated health team.
- Individualized nutritional care plans are developed in consultation with family members, residents and other health care team members.
- Specialized diets are developed and closely monitored for residents with unique dietary needs as a result of diabetes, heart disease or other specific conditions.
- All snacks and meals served in our home are prepared on-site to ensure maximum freshness, taste and nutritional value.
- Our menus offer choice at every meal and are changed regularly to offer a variety of delicious and nutritious meals. Residents are able to provide their feedback and we will change based on their suggestions and preferences.
Recreational Services
Helping our residents live better means engaging and involving them in everything we do. Our Homes provide social and recreational services seven days a week, including holidays. Our programs are designed to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of our residents. All activities are developed, organized and led by qualified staff and we offer both group and individualized services to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each resident.
Spiritual Services
We recognize that the spiritual side of a person very much affects how they feel emotionally and physically. To meet the spiritual needs of our residents, worship services are available on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Support Services
Support services are vitally important to achieving our goal of creating an environment of exceptional care. Our services include:
- Daily housekeeping and laundry services to ensure our residents enjoy a clean and healthy environment everyday
- Professional, full-time maintenance staff who keep our home operating at peak efficiency 24/7 so our residents are safe, comfortable and secure
Professional Services
Professional services are available to residents at additional cost. Following are just some of the services that may be offered:
- Foot Care services
- Dentist
- Denturist
- Hairdressing and barber services
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist
- Respiratory care
Resident Council
The Resident Council is dedicated to ensuring that every resident within the Home receives the care, respect and dignity that they deserve. This is their Home and they have a voice.
Family Council
We are looking to re-establish our family council. The purpose of a Family Council is to improve the quality of life for residents and to give a voice in decisions affecting them.
Some objectives are:
- Support for families
- Education and information
- Discussion and actions on concerns
- Support activities for residents
Family and friends of Wikwemikong Nursing Home residents may become members of the Family Council. If anyone is interested in more information please contact Jamie Wassegiig at 705-859-3107.