At Extendicare Vulcan we always strive to meet the increasing care needs of our residents, families and our community. Care is organized and available to our residents and is consistent with professional standards of practice that meet individual needs.
Our professional staff, which includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dietitian, pharmacist and social worker, provide care for individuals in our home.
Residents can feel confident that our competent team - who are on staff 24-hours per day - will manage their health and social needs.
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Nursing Care
Our nursing department's aim is to provide a therapeutic environment that facilitates mutual care planning and goal setting and provides holistic care for our residents. Elements of care provided can include preventative, restorative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care, or a combination of these elements.
At Extendicare Vulcan, 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.
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 efforts.
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Dietary Services
At Extendicare Vulcan we pride ourselves on providing nutritious home-cooked meals. Our resident executive council meets regularly to discuss, review and make suggestions for revisions to our menu. Quality is assured for our residents through ongoing communication and feedback.
Our dietitian works closely with our dedicated caregivers to assess and monitor the nutritional requirements of our residents and integrates their needs into a balanced nutritional meal plan. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that dining is a safe and pleasurable experience.
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Social Work Services
Our social worker can help residents and families become acquainted and adjusted to living in long-term care.
The social worker, a member of our interdisciplinary team, provides supportive counselling, information and education with regard to adjustment, psychosocial and financial issues, guardianship, trusteeship and as-needed referrals to appropriate community resources.
Resident Programs
Extendicare Vulcan's rehabilitative team of occupational therapist and physiotherapist are committed to assessing and developing programs that will support the mobility and function of the residents. The recreation therapist works with the program teams and the facility planner to offer both group and one-on-one leisure and therapeutic programming.
Residents can also access a variety of programs that meet their intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs and interests. We encourage independence and choice by our residents in facilitating daily programs.
Residents can participate in church services, music programs, bingo, board games, cooking and baking, 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 Vulcan maintains well-established partnerships with professionals in our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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