Telephone

Phones are available in each room at no charge.

Cable Television

Residents are permitted to bring their own television for their rooms, to a maximum of 21 inches.  The television must be CSA approved and inspected by our staff before put into use.  Televisions must be placed on a stable stand, suitable for the size of television.  The residents/family is responsible for paying the monthly charges for cable.  There are also colored televisions available for everyone’s viewing pleasure in the lounge areas.

Sitting Areas

St. Joseph’s Manor has several lounges and nooks suitable for groups or for quiet reflection and conversation.  If there are special events that you would like to share with a resident please inform the Activity Therapist at (705) 848-1443 Ext. 4002, so that arrangements can be made.  There is also a designated lounge for resident smoking privileges.

Bedrooms

Each resident is provided with an electric bed, bedside table, chair and a built-in closet.  Residents are encouraged to bring a comforter, pictures t make their room homelike and comfortable.  Please consult with nursing staff before hanging pictures or rearranging the furniture.

Housekeeping staff daily cleans each resident’s bedroom and washroom and the common areas.  Every bedroom receives thorough cleaning on a regular basis.

Smoking

For the protection of residents, visitor and staff, smoking is allowed in designated areas only.  Families, visitors and staff are requested to refrain from smoking for at lease 9 meters from St. Joseph’s Manor.  Residents may be asked to leave tobacco, matches and lighters at the Nurses Contact area.  Smoking lounge will be supplied with appropriate ashtrays.  No smoking in courtyard or on outdoor balcony.  New regulations to take effect June 2006.

Personal Clothing

St. Joseph’s Manor is the resident’s home and we like to have each resident in street clothing everyday.  An adequate supply of clothing is essential.  The resident’s personal laundry is done on the unit by laundry staff.  The resident’s personal clothing will be labeled upon admission and as new clothing is received.  Mending is available at no charge to resident or family.

Resident Mail

Personalized mail will be delivered on a daily basis.  Outgoing mail should be given to the nursing staff or Administrative Assistant.

Identification Bracelets

All residents are required to wear an identification bracelet.  Bracelets are provided to each resident.  All residents are also required to wear a Versus badge to call for staff assistance.

Beauty Salon

There is a beauty salon located in the facility.  Residents will be accompanied when going to the beauty salon, however the hairstylists’s fees are not included in the monthly rate.

Safety and Security

Building Security

All exterior doors are alarmed to prevent unauthorized entry or exit for the security of our residents.  Entrances to St. Joseph’s Manor are keypad access.  In an emergency, staff will provide direction to use alternate exits.

Safety Devices

It is our belief that residents have the right to self-determining.  Risks are part of life, and as such, we would prefer an individual to move about independently and encounter a reasonable amount of risk rather than to be restrained in any manner and be totally dependent.  Safety devices such as seatbelts are used for resident’s safety following a comprehensive assessment of need.  Restraints, if used at all, are only utilized as a last resort and are constantly monitored and evaluated to ensure their safety and necessity.