Nursing care services

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The home ensures that the residents receive personal nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, health care attendants and rehabilitation aids. Doctors visit regularly and are available on call.

The services of a pharmacist, of a VON nurse specialized in foot care, of a nurse from the Mental Health Clinic and the services of the Extra-Mural Program for specific cases are available.

The resident is responsible for the cost of any foot care services he receives from the VON nurse.

The resident is also responsible for covering the cost of any medications that are not covered by the Prescription Drug Program.


Palliative Care


The home offers palliative care and the health care team encourages the involvement of a resident’s close relations during this stage of life.


Rehabilitation

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The Extra-Mural Program professional team offers consultation services and conducts assessments upon request. Any required follow-ups are conducted by the nursing home’s rehabilitation aids. The requests for these services are made by a nurse after a medical consultation.


Food services

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Bon Appetit
The objective of our Food Services department is to offer great tasting, pleasant and safe meals that cater to all of our residents and that remind them, as much as possible, of the meals they would have had at home. There are 3 meals and 2 snacks per day offered. The three main meals of the day are served in the dining area of each unit, which creates a warm atmosphere and also allows residents to socialize during mealtimes. This system allows us to offer our residents a more personalized service, which better meets their individual needs (preferences, texture, portion sizes, etc.). The meals served at the nursing home are based on regional dietary habits and also take into account our residents’ preferences and requests. The menus are visible in each section of the home for the residents and families.


Dietary Department


Clinical nutrition services are offered to all residents to meet their nutritional requirements. All nutritional interventions meet long-term care dietary standards and are supervised by a registered dietitian.

While following Canada’s Food Guide, the 3 week menu cycle takes into account and the preferences of the resident, food allergies and intolerances, therapeutic diet requirements and the presence of dysphagia. The menu is also modified on special holidays, during the Shediac Festival and according to the seasonal availability of food.

A nutritional evaluation is done soon after the admission and regular follow ups are done to ensure that nutritional needs are met. The dietitian works in collaboration with the doctor, the nurse and other team members and aim for optimal nutrition care. Diet changes are discussed with the resident, family members, the doctors and other employees who are involved in the care. The dietitian also works in collaboration with the food service manager in menu planning.



Recreation services

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The Recreation Services’ staff and volunteers, under the supervision of the Recreation Services Manager, organize a variety of leisure activities for all residents to maintain a good quality of life. A monthly activities program is available in the Craft Room. Family members and friends are encouraged to participate in these activities with the resident. A weekly activities program is also posted in the main entrance of the nursing home.


Pastoral care

A chaplain’s services are available to our residents whom also have access to a chapel on site to meet their spiritual needs. Mass is celebrated there once a week. Furthermore, a video camera is set up in the Shediac church and its signal is fed to the Villa Providence to allow residents access to the parish’s religious activities through their own TV or those set up in the lounges. Another video camera is set up in the home’s chapel to allow residents to watch Mass on television from their bedrooms.


Environmental support services

Housekeeping

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The housekeeping team takes pride in the cleaning of the residence rooms, dining rooms and all the common areas of the nursing home for a clean and friendly environment.


Laundry


Laundry

The home provides laundry services for residents’ personal clothing, which should be machine washable. Upon admission, a resident’s clothing will be labeled by the staff; any additional outfits should be brought to the nurse for labeling. We recommend that each resident have 7-9 outfits to ensure that he is always well dressed.


Maintenance and Security

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The nursing home maintains and repairs its equipment, buildings and property to ensure that the home’s environment is both attractive and safe. The maintenance staff can also take care of some minor repairs or adjustments of equipment required by its residents. All such requests must be made to the nurse in charge of the resident’s wing.


Hairdressing


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Residents can enjoy hairdresser or barber services in the hair salon set up for this purpose. For an appointment, please contact the hairdresser at extension 325 or get in touch with the nurse in charge of the resident’s wing.

Our nursing home wings


Accommodating a total of 190 residents, Villa Providence Shediac Inc. consists of six wings, two of which provide specialized care.

« Colombe » :
Provides care to mobile individuals affected by Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.

« Coin des Amis » :
Provides care to individuals that are intellectually disabled or who are affected by a disruptive behavior disorder.

« Providence », Beausoleil, « Grands Cœurs » & « Promenade de Vie » :
Provide care to individuals who have lost their independence.

* The nursing home also has 2 rooms set aside for palliative care.


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Family Info

Warning

Internal visits

November 28, 2024

Dear families

Public health has lifted the Covid outbreak in Promenade de vie unit, therefore returning to normal for this unit.

On the other hand, the outbreak status is maintained for the Colombe unit, we are continuing the reverse isolation method because it is impossible to keep residents in their rooms in isolation in this unit due to wandering with their diagnosis.

This means that when you visit, you must wear full protective equipment (mask, visor, jacket and gloves).  This will be available at the entrance to the Colombe unit.  You must then remove the equipment and put it in the trash when leaving the unit

Visits are restricted to only 2 visitors at a time in the Colombe unit and residents of this unit must also stay in their unit and no exits are permitted at this time.

Visits, activities and outings will continue normally in all other units which are not affected by Covid.

Please do not come visit if you have flu symptoms or are sick.  

The potential for Covid is considered higher than normal in our household. So, if you have any health issues or chronic illness, we strongly suggest you avoid the home at this time.  Visits are at your own risk.      

THANKS      

Team Villa Providence Shediac Inc.


Testimonials

What are the staff?
They are the warmth that bring the sunshine into the Villa and make it a home;
Their nature is gentle and kind, thoughts caring and smiles tender;
They understand what the clients do not say and know how very much love is needed and tender loving care.
The staff at the Villa re the more and mean more than they will ever know the residence of the Villa.
They are Their Life Line - - - Family!

Joanne Cook

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