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	As a Catholic long-term care home our mission is to enrich the quality of life of all people who choose to live or work in St. Joseph’s Villa. Faithfully continuing the Mission of Jesus, trusting in the Spirit, and in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, we are committed to providing holistic care, to respecting the unique needs of each person, and to protecting the vulnerable from harm. Guided by our Core Values of DIGNITY, EXCELLENCE, SERVICE and INTEGRITY we will promote spiritual, physical, emotional and social wellbeing for all.
	À titre d’établissement Catholique de soins de longue durée, notre mission est d’enrichir la qualité de vie des personnes qui choisissent d’habiter ou de travailler à la Villa St-Joseph. Poursuivant fidèlement la Mission de Jésus, confiants dans l’Esprit-Saint et loyaux envers la tradition des Soeurs de St-Joseph de Sault-Ste-Marie, nous nous engageons à offrir des soins holistiques, à respecter les besoins particuliers de chacun et chacune et à protéger les personnes vulnérables. Guidés par nos valeurs fondamentales de DIGNITÉ, d’EXCELLENCE, de SERVICE et d’INTÉGRITÉ, nous favoriserons le bien-être spirituel, physique, émotif et social de chaque personne.
OUR VALUES
	DIGNITY We respect the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. We communicate openly with each other and provide honest feedback. We provide recognition -formal and informal- to individuals and work groups for their contributions. We believe that all creation should be held in reverence and that life is sacred in all its moments. We demonstrate a caring manner and respect the dignity of all. SERVICE We respond to the needs of the whole person - body, mind and spirit. We foster an environment characterized by hospitality, trust and a spirit of community. We design our organizational systems to ensure that they meet the needs of those we serve. We will use our resources to responsibly serve the health needs of society. We are energized by an atmosphere of joy, mutual respect and compassion to find better ways of serving. EXCELLENCE We expect accountability for excellence in performance and adherence to professional and organizational standards. We pursue excellence in the care of the whole person. We work together to be effective and efficient in the use of resources and to provide a safe environment. We measure and continually improve quality in everything we do. INTEGRITY We function ethically, with integrity, honesty, fairness and confidentiality. We recognize that individual, institutional and societal interests are often in tension; we strive to discern how the good of the whole can best be served. We collaborate with other providers to improve health services. We develop a work environment that rewards mutual respect, free exchange of ideas, dedication, innovation and teamwork. We work together in a spirit of mutual support as we carry out our mission.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
	The care provided is founded on the Judeo-Christian tradition and a belief in the dignity of each person. HEALTH CARE We believe that health care is one of the essential ministries of Christianity and the Catholic Church. It is concerned with people who are struggling with the limitations of the human condition even as they seek to be whole. MINISTRY We believe that through this ministry, God's healing power continues to touch the lives of suffering people. HEALING LOVE We believe that all those involved in our health care ministry are called to express the Creator's love through their care and concern for each other and the people they serve. REVERENCE FOR LOVE We believe that all creation should be held in reverence and that life is sacred in all its moments. UNIQUENESS OF LIFE We believe that God has created all persons with equal dignity. Therefore, in our ministry of health care, we respect the uniqueness of each person. These values are expressed in a caring and healing environment. ALLEVIATION OF THE SUFFERING We believe that while suffering is part of every human life, it should be alleviated when possible. In our efforts to do this, we support the sick, family and friends with love, compassion and care. SUPPORT OF THE DYING We believe that death is not the end of life, but a transition to new life with God. We assist the dying to experience this moment with dignity and peace. We support family and friends with compassion.

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