At Extendicare Bonnyville we believe in promoting and achieving a quality of life for residents that considers each individual's worth and dignity, protects individuality, and meets specific needs. Care services are organized around an interdisciplinary team approach that incorporates meticulous assessment and planning for each resident's physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs.

Nursing Care

Our nursing department provides 24-hour professional care through its competent and knowledgeable team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and personal care aides. Individualized care plans provide the foundation for meeting the many complex care needs of residents. The process includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning and evaluation. Its greatest strength is the involvement of the resident and his or her family in setting the care goals. 

Dietary Services

We pride ourselves on providing nutritious home-cooked meals. Our head cook and the resident and family council regularly review our meal plans and make suggestions for improvements. Our visiting dietician works closely with our caregivers to assess the nutritional requirements of residents and integrate their needs into a balanced nutritional meal plan. The total dining experience is important to us and is assured through ongoing communication and feedback.

Social Work Services

The social worker enhances the resident’s social functioning through a variety of therapeutic interventions, and provides information about personal directives, powers of attorney, guardianship, trusteeship, etc. The social worker also assists with accessing and maximizing financial benefits.

Resident Programs 

Our occupational therapist assists residents to maintain or improve necessary life skills such as self-care, mobility and leisure. Programs are set to encourage participation, promote the feeling of accomplishment and instill a sense of independence.

Recreation staff and volunteers deliver a variety of programs and activities which provide for the resident’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual well being. Therapeutic recreation programs are offered throughout the week including evenings and weekends. Some popular programs include community outings, pet therapy, bingo, baking, cultural events and entertainment. We strongly encourage family and friends to participate in all of our programs. 

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Partners in Care

Complex resident needs require the skills and expertise of many care partners. We work hard to establish, nurture and maintain these partnerships as a means of enhancing resident health and wellness.  We work hand-in-hand with many care groups in our community, that include, but are not limited to:

Physicians	Dentist	Respiratory Care
Optometrists	Pharmacists	Access to Care (Aspen Regional Health Authority)
Physiotherapists	Educational Centres	Denturists

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