Based on the nature of their needs, residents admitted to St. Joseph’s Villa receive varying degrees of care, assistance and services aimed at maximizing their quality of life. Our philosophy of care respects the individual needs of the resident while encouraging independence in activities of daily living.

Programs and Services at St. Joseph’s Villa

NURSING SERVICES
Through our nursing services, the individual nursing and personal care needs of our residents are met on a 24-hour basis by our team of professional Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Care Assistants.

The Villa offers a coordinated on site program for skin and foot care services to meet the needs of individual residents. On admission and on a quarterly basis thereafter, residents receive skin and foot care assessments with qualified registered staff providing basic and advanced foot care. Arrangements can be made on an individual basis for specialized medical services and other support services available in the community.

RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES
Recognizing the value of engaging in meaningful activity, our age-appropriate recreation and leisure activities consider the abilities, interests, needs and former lifestyles of our residents. Led by our life enrichment staff and strongly supported by our volunteers, the recreation and leisure programs contribute tremendously to daily life at the Villa.

Activities include seasonal celebrations, leisure/hobby groups, community outings and activity centres with computers.

SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS CARE
Supported by the Spiritual and Religious Care Team of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, the Villa offers full time on-site chaplaincy service and an organized program to respond to the spiritual and religious interests and needs of the residents.

SOCIAL WORK
While the care team at St. Joseph’s Villa embraces a holistic and supportive approach to care, specialized psychosocial support through the services of a social worker, is also available to residents on an individual basis.

THERAPY SERVICES
The therapy needs of residents are met through an organized program supported by an occupational therapist and life enrichment staff. Arrangements can be made for individuals requiring physiotherapy and speech therapy through the Manitoulin-Sudbury Community Care Access Centre.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
The participants of our organized volunteer program enhance the quality of all services offered to residents. See Volunteer Opportunities for further information.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Environmental Services department maintains the Villa in a clean and sanitary condition, providing an optimal environment for residents. It provides clean linen for the Villa, personal laundry services for the residents, and maintenance of the grounds and facilities to ensure safe and pleasant surroundings.

DIETARY SERVICES
Food is prepared on site and staff ensures that therapeutic adaptations and special diets are served as needed. Menu planning, food preferences, and the overseeing of therapeutic menus are provided by the Dietitian and Food Services Manager. Cooks are graduates of Culinary programs and all Food Services staff hold Food Handling certificates and Food Service Worker certificates.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Our Staff Development Coordinator organizes ongoing educational training for our staff and volunteers. Educational resources are accessed from community healthcare professionals, professional organizations as well as inhouse expertise through multimedia formats.

STUDENT PLACEMENT OR SERVICES
As a teaching and learning Center of Excellence in Northern Ontario, St Joseph’s Villa hosts a variety of student placements, to provide opportunities for skill development in a Long Term Care environment.

We support a variety of post secondary programs for health professionals including those for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Practical Nurse, Personal Support Worker and Dental Hygienist.

St. Joseph’s Villa is committed to research opportunities as a contribution to ongoing learning.