At Extendicare Hillcrest 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
At Extendicare Hillcrest, we achieve our nursing care goals through the Wellness Model of Care. Care goals are determined with the resident and family, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team. Desired levels of independence, dignity, and personal preference are all part of the planning process, making each resident feel welcome and at home, while meeting their specific needs. This is achieved through Extendicare programs like Health Trac, Guardian Angel and C.A.R.E.
Professional nursing staff are onsite 24-hours a day. Care aides provide hands-on care at the bedside, assisting residents with the essential activities of daily living. Accurate record keeping, as a component of our quality improvement activities, ensures that provincial, regional, and Extendicare standards are met, reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will have the opportunity to live life to its fullest in a safe and caring environment.
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Dietary Services
We pride ourselves in providing nutritious, home-cooked meals. The residents are offered seasonal menu selections and alternative choices of entrées at lunch and supper. Our Resident Food Committee consists of a dedicated group of residents who meet regularly to discuss and review the current menu. Changes to our menu are made as a result of the feedback that we receive from this committee. Our in-house registered dietitian assesses the nutritional requirements of the residents. Together with the residents, families and registered team members, our dietitian develops the best-suited nutritional plan of care.
Resident Programs
Physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work hand-in-hand with our rehabilitation team. Our occupational therapist and physiotherapist conduct assessments and together with residents and family members to develop a suitable rehabilitation or restorative care program.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, certified recreation therapy staff are kept busy ensuring that the residents' physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are met. Extendicare Hillcrest values the lifestyle choices of our residents, which play a major role in recreation planning. Recreation programs are offered six days a week and include: dances; shopping excursions; movie nights; bingo; discussion groups; cards and games; art classes, and much more. Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events also contribute to the diversity of our programs. We encourage family involvement in all our programs.
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Partners In Care
In an effort to Help People To Live Life, Extendicare Hillcrest maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups from within our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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