Elderly Care

Elderly Care

We aim to provide the highest standard of care for all our residents, which in turn builds an outstanding reputation within the care sector. The care we deliver is only made possible by our dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We recruit staff members who share our values, and who are willing to go that extra mile to deliver exceptional care. We look for people who share our vision. These people have to be willing to work hard, while maintaining an enthusiastic and friendly attitude.

We recruit people with previous experience in the health care field as well as new comers to the field. The desire and willingness to pursue lifelong learning must be a personal goal.

Administrator: Cindy Headrick
Director of Care: Karena Marks

Physicians

All residents admitted to our home must be under the care of a Physician who is a member of the College Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

It is the responsibility of the resident’s family and/or guardian to arrange for physician’s appointments and transportation to appointments if a resident is functionally able to manage.

Pharmacist

Evergreen and our residents use the services of Campbell River Health and Drug Store exclusively.

Registered (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Assesses general care requirements for each resident

  • Develops a personalized care plan and communicates the plan to the other care staff

  • Directs nursing and personal care

  • Medications and treatments

  • Liaison with all other care and support staff

  • Liaison with family and physicians

  • Coordinates all admissions, discharges and transfers

Care Aides

  • Direct resident care under the direction of an RN or LPN

  • Follows the nursing care plan established for each resident

  • Updating the care plan in conjunction with the health care team

Registered Dietician (RD)

  • Provides clinical nutritional support to our residents

  • Each resident is assessed for their level of nutritional risk. The RD develops appropriate nutritional care goals and an individualized nutritional care plan is developed for each resident

  • Collaborates with residents and their families to ensure that individualized nutrition interventions are planned and consistently implemented and evaluated

  • Monitors laboratory data, food and fluid intake records to identify the need for further assessment and revision of the nutritional care plan

  • Provides advice and direction on the interpretation of Regular, Modified & Therapeutic diets and Supplemental feedings, including making recommendations to physicians for diet orders

  • Reviews and approves the home or specific changes or revisions to the core menu

  • Plans therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician

Social Services

  • Provides social support to all residents and families

  • Assesses resident’s cognition and emotional state

  • Liaises with other care staff concerning resident’s care needs

Physiotherapist

  • Assessing mobility and ambulation needs

  • Assessing ambulation aids

  • Recommending and implementing exercise programs

Occupational Therapist

  • Assessing limitations to activities of daily living (ADL)

  • Assessing for and assisting with acquisition of seating and positioning equipment

  • Determining necessary changes in the new environment

  • Activity Director (in consultation with Occupational Therapy)

  • Assessing resident’s leisure time activities and conducting appropriate programs

  • Obtaining a detailed social history

  • Assessing resident’s leisure skills and abilities

  • Recommending and implementing individual program plan

Specialized Professional Health Care

Professional nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week Medical Director and Attending Physician(s) provide medical care with in-facility visits, meet with the residents and family for Care Conferences and provide input into medical practices and procedures.

  • Pharmacist: provides clinical consultation and educational services

  • Registered Dietician: ensures nutritional needs are met according to the Canada Food Guide

  • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy: to assist with maintenance of functional abilities in activities of daily living (extra charges may apply with some services)

  • Oxygen Therapy services: (extra charges may apply)

  • Podiatry (foot care): services by a trained nurse (on a fee for service basis)

  • Dental Hygienist: (on a fee for service basis)

  • Denturist: arrangements to have dentures made, relined or adjusted may be made through the charge nurse or by contacting a Denturist of your choice. Most Denturists will provide services in facility. The cost of these services is the responsibility of the resident.

  • Optometry: care by a Registered Optometrist is arranged for any resident requiring care. The cost of these visits will be the resident’s responsibility if not covered by a plan.

  • Audiology: care by a Registered Audiologist is arranged when requested. The cost will be covered by the resident.

  • Medications/Treatments: are prescribed by the physician and are administered by the nursing staff. No medication of any kind may be brought to the resident or left in the resident’s room unless special approval by licensing. There may be a charge for drugs not covered by MSP.

  • Registered Massage Therapist: to assist with relaxation and pain management (extra charge if not covered by extended health or alternate payor)
    Acupuncture Therapy: to assist with relaxation and pain management (on a fee for service basis)

  • Pastoral and Spiritual Care Services

  • Catheter care

  • Ostomy/urostomy care

  • Wound care

  • Diabetic care

  • Dementia care

  • Palliative/end of life care

  • Access and referrals to community resources and expertise, such as Psycho- geriatric and Mental Health Consultants, Family Support Service resource groups.

  • Personalized care programs can be augmented with other professional community assistance on an individual basis, as arranged with the Home (for example, additional private duty care – extra charge).

  • Alcoholic beverages – many residents may wish to continue to consume alcoholic beverages. The home will attempt to accommodate this choice although all spirits will be kept in the medication room for the resident’s safety and dispensed by the nurse.

EVERGREEN SENIORS HOME WILL ENDEAVOR, IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE, TO ENSURE YOUR RIGHTS ARE UPHELD AND RESPECTED AT ALL TIMES!