Nursing Care
At Extendicare Kirkland Lake 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 can live life to its fullest in a safe and caring environment. Our specially trained staff continue to promote resident independence by providing them with the assistance that they require.
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Dietary Services
We pride ourselves in providing nutritious, home-cooked meals that are served restaurant-style. Our in-house registered dietitian assesses the nutritional requirements of our residents and then with our residents, families and registered team members, a best-suited nutritional plan of care is developed.
Changes to our menu are made as a result of the feedback that we receive from the Resident Food Committee. The total dining experience is important to us and is assured through ongoing communication and feedback.
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Resident Programs
Extendicare Kirkland Lake believes that physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work hand in hand with our rehabilitation team.
The rehabilitation team conducts assessments and together with residents and family members, develops a suitable rehabilitation or restorative care program. In the comfort of our home residents actively participate in walking programs, strengthening exercises and speech language therapy.
Extendicare Kirkland Lake also provides our residents with social and therapeutic programs which ensure that residents' physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are met. Extendicare Kirkland Lake values resident choice and lifestyle, which play a major role in program planning.
Activity programs are offered seven days a week and include: line dancing, social dinners, shopping excursions, movie nights, bingo, discussion groups, cards and games, theme parties, bowling league, art classes and much more. Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events also contribute to the diversity of our programs.
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Partners in Care
Extendicare Kirkland Lake maintains well-established partnerships with many professionals in our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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- Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
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