Nursing Care
At Extendicare Guildwood, we continually enhance our skills and abilities to meet the increasing care needs of our residents, their families and our community. Our nursing team cares for individuals with varied and complex needs. Residents can be assured that our team of registered nurses, registered practical nurses, health care aides and personal support workers, on staff 24-hours per day, will competently manage their health-related needs.
The long-term loyalty of our nursing team is evident by those who have worked at Guildwood for 30 or more years, proving a commitment to Extendicare and to our centre in the Village of Guildwood. At the same time, some of our residents have been living under our cathedral ceilings for up to 20 years, indicating a high level of care and comfort at The Home of Caring Hands.
In keeping with our Caring Hands philosophy, individuals with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's, have the opportunity to live life to its fullest in a safe and caring environment. Our trained staff continues to promote resident independence by providing the assistance they require. We value knowledge and skills and promote continuous education for team members, residents and their families.
At Extendicare Guildwood, we encourage and support professional development for our staff by providing detailed orientation, educational training, workshops and seminars and an extensive textbook and video library. Staff is encouraged to seek further education in the community, as we are willing to accommodate work schedules and review applications for financial assistance.
Partners in Care
As The Home of Caring Hands, Extendicare Guildwood maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups from the Scarborough community as well as the Greater Toronto Area.
Working hand-in-hand with various groups from our community, we are committed to offering in-house programs tailored to the meet individual needs of Guildwood residents.
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- Physicians
As committed members of our Caring Hands Multidisciplinary Team, our three physicians play an integral role in contributing to our philosophy of care and ensuring that residents' needs are being met. Our physicians work together in a family practice in the community and have provided medical care and direction for the care of our residents for more than 10 years.
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- Optometry
A valuable component of our interdisciplinary approach to resident care is the in-house optometry services. Vision testing and repairs to glasses are done on-site, in the comfort of the resident's home.
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- Denturist
Individual assessments are conducted in-house by a denturist from the community. Recommendations from the denturist are discussed with the resident and his or her family and together, they decide the best course of action.
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- Dentistry
In-house dentistry consultations are available to all residents.
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- Specialists
In partnership with Toronto Hospitals as well as with private practitioners throughout our community, residents of Extendicare Guildwood have access to specialized services such as cardiologists, urologists, and ophthalmologists.
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- Pharmaceutical Services
Our consultant pharmacist is an excellent complement to Extendicare Guildwood's professional health services. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, our pharmacist works closely with the nursing staff and the physicians to ensure that each resident's pharmaceutical needs are met.
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- Foot Care Services
If desired, a podiatrist provides residents with nail and foot care in the comfort of his or her own room.
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- Respiratory Care
Registered respiratory therapists are available in conjunction with our home oxygen suppliers at Extendicare Guildwood, to ensure residents' needs are being met. Support and education is provided to our team members on an ongoing basis.
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- Physiotherapy
Our registered physiotherapist helps residents and their family members develop a therapeutic plan of care that best suits the needs of the residents. Continuing therapeutic care is provided in the comfort of Extendicare Guildwood in our restorative care programs with guidance from the physiotherapist.
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- Community Care Access Centre
Extendicare Guildwood and the Scarborough Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), work together to assist individuals in the community to access long-term care services in a timely manner. The CCAC is the first point of entry for an individual requiring long-term care services. The Scarborough CCAC can be reached at 416-750-2444.
Our partnership with CCAC includes referrals to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, homecare services, speech language pathology, and placement services.
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- Educational Centres
As leaders in our community, we have developed ongoing and supportive, working partnerships with many educational facilities. These partnerships allow us to provide educational opportunities for students as well as future career opportunities. They give our team members the opportunity to act as mentors and develop leadership skills as many students come to Guildwood for their placement.
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- Other Community Partnerships
Extendicare Guildwood has developed partnerships with an extensive group of resources in the community and province wide. Although we cannot list them all we acknowledge our partnership with such agencies as the Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons' Societies, and the Heart and Stroke Association.
Other partners in Care include MDS Labs, Mobile X-ray, Toronto Public Library, Toronto Fire Department and Toronto Public Health.
As partners in care and in keeping with our shared vision, together, we have become The Home of Caring Hands.
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Resident Programs
- Restorative Care
The restorative care program at Extendicare Guildwood aims to maintain abilities, prevent disabilities and to restore as much function as possible to activities of daily living so each resident's highest level of wellness may be achieved.
At Extendicare Guildwood, we believe physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work "hand in hand” with our restorative care team.
Extendicare Guildwood's registered physiotherapist conducts assessments and together with the Caring Hands Multidisciplinary Team, including the resident, family members, and supportive caregivers, develops a suitable restorative care program for each resident. In the comfort of his or her home, residents actively participate in walking programs, strengthening exercises, restorative dining and social therapy.
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- Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Leisure contributes to one's self-esteem, wellness and quality of life. Each resident has unique leisure values, interests and needs. At Extendicare Guildwood, abilities are maximized to support independence as well as contribute to overall well-being.
We recognize the importance of providing our residents with social, as well as therapeutic programs. Certified activity aides ensure residents' physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are being met. Extendicare Guildwood values choice and lifestyle, which play major roles in determining the programs being offered.
Recreation programs are offered seven days a week and include: pub nights, social dinners, shopping excursions, movie nights, Bingo, discussion groups, cards and games, theme parties, barbecues, bowling, darts, art classes and much more. Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events also contribute to the diversity of our programs.
Extendicare Guildwood offers programs that include and encourage family involvement. We believe that these types of programs help create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We aim to enhance the quality of life for our residents in The Home of Caring Hands.
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