At Extendicare Viking 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 and incorporates meticulous assessment and planning for each resident's physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs.
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Nursing Care
At Extendicare Viking 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.
Registered nursing professionals are onsite 24-hours a day. Accurate record keeping, as a component of our quality improvement activities, ensures that standards are met, reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis. Elements of care provided can include preventative, restorative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care, or a combination of these elements.
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can live life to its fullest in a safe, supportive and caring environment. Our staff continue to promote resident independence by providing them with the assistance that they require and recognizing successes in their efforts.
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Dietary Services
Our dietary staff prepare and serve a variety of nutritious meals and snacks for our residents. Residents are given choices at mealtimes and fresh fruit is available daily. A dietitian 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.
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Social Work Services
Admission into a long-term care facility can be a very difficult process. Our social worker can help residents and families adjust to this new environment in a respectful and ethical manner.
The social worker, a member of our interdisciplinary team, provides provides supportive counselling, information and education with regard to adjustment, psychosocial, and financial issues, guardianship, trusteeship, and as needed referrals to appropriate community resources. Social work services strive to enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and visit Extendicare Viking.
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Resident Programs
Resident rehabilitation programs at Extendicare Viking are expertly delivered by rehabilitation aides. Resident-centred plans are designed to assist individuals to reach their optimum recovery potential.
Extendicare Viking also offers a variety of therapeutic programs to satisfy intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. Four recreation aides provide and facilitate programs seven days a week.
Our programs ensure that residents’ unique needs and interests are acknowledged. We offer art classes, pet therapy, shopping, music programs, bingo, board games, cooking and baking, barbeques, outdoor walks, discussion groups and much more. Outings to community events and venues are also regularly organized. Families are encouraged to participate in programs with their loved one.
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Partners in Care
Extendicare Viking maintains well-established partnerships with professionals from our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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