MAYFAIR


Departments


Dietary Nutritious, home-style meals are prepared in our own kitchen daily. A variety of snacks and beverages are also available between meals for residents. Afternoon tea is held from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. in the Dining Room. Families are welcome to join residents at mealtimes, however when more than one guest is expected, guests should reserve the Heritage Room for their gathering. The Heritage Room can be reserved through the receptionist. Costs of meals are posted at the kitchen-serving window and forms for payment are available from food services staff. The Registered Dietitian completes nutrition assessments for each resident. The dietitian is available to discuss any concerns or questions regarding Resident s nutritional needs.

Staff Evacuation Drill	Education Our education department provides for orientation, in-service education and staff development of personnel in all departments within the Care Centre thereby: Improving performance and knowledge base Increasing the safety of Residents and employees Enhancing client care Increasing employee confidence and motivation Increasing job satisfaction Improving co-worker relationships Enhancing team and team-player performance Encouraging life long learning

Housekeeping Housekeeping Services are provided 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. everyday. When decorating the resident s room, please consider articles that are easily broken or articles of great sentimental or monetary value are better left at home. Residents who have cloth chairs will have them shampooed once a year, or as necessary. There is a small charge for this that can be paid through the trust fund. The use of area mats is discouraged due to safety reasons. Please help us to keep the rooms as clutter free and safe as possible.
	Laundry Laundry staff is available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. everyday. All clothing should be washable. Permapress and cotton blends are the best for withstand the high water temperatures. Clothes containing wool, silk, rayon, 100% cotton, or angora etc. or that state dry-clean only will not be accepted for labeling. Families are responsible for ensuring that all articles of clothing are labeled. A list of clothing form can be obtained from the nursing staff and is to be attached to any clothing that is to be labeled. All clothing for labeling will be held in a locked room until laundry staff labels them. Clothing will be returned to the resident's room as quickly as possible. Labels for the clothing are made in blocks of 100 with each block of 100 being charged for. Families are encouraged to check closets periodically and remove worn or out o season clothing. Families are responsible to bring all articles of clothing for name labeling to the nursing station. A list of clothing form must also be filled out and attached to the clothing. All clothing must be labeled. Laundry staff will label clothing as quickly as possible and return it to the resident s room.

Nursing Mayfair Care Centre’s nursing departments’ goal is to deliver specialized and supportive care services in a caring, clean, comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Mayfair Care Centres’ Nursing Staff: Maintains a regular daily schedule and promotes social interaction Coaches residents to live with existing disabilities and concentrate on positive attributes Strengthens and enhances feelings of personal dignity, value and self worth Observes, reports and treats medical concerns Liaises with family members Provides quality family orientated palliative care

	Physiotherapy The aim of the Physiotherapy department is to maintain the client s physical independence for as long as possible. The main areas of concern are the abilities to transfer and to walk. Leg strengthening exercises, hand and shoulder exercises, walking programs, wax baths, gardening program, odd jobs program and a sensory stimulation group are available for those clients who would benefit from these treatments and who are willing to participate in them. Canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are supplied by the Physiotherapist through Alberta Aids to Daily Living. Usually the client has to pay 25% of the cost of the equipment provided, however Full Benefit Assistance forms which would cover the total cost of equipment for eligible clients are available from the Social Worker

Recreation The goal of the Recreation Therapy department is to provide residents with the opportunity to participate in recreation and leisure based activities that focus on skills, abilities and interests. We offer a wide variety of programs including exercises, music based programs, special events and community outings. Families are welcome to attend all Recreation Therapy programs along with their family member. Community outings are of special interest to residents and families as they give residents the chance to participate in community events in a safe environment. Residents are given the opportunity to sign up for outings of their choice and are able to attend 2 outings per month. Outing destinations include such things as lunch outings, country or city drives and shopping trips. The Recreation Therapy department facilitates programming 7 days a week, ranging from early morning to the evenings on certain days Mayfair completes a monthly calendar that gives an overview of the programs, special events and outings that takes place during the month. To View This Month's Calendar please click the picture:

	Social Work Social Work services are varied and designed to meet the needs of our Residents and their families. Admission to a Care Centre is a time of adjustment and for this reason supportive therapy is available. Our Registered Social Worker will contact family members to address any issues or concerns. A Social Worker Assessment is completed for all Residents on admission and reviewed annually. The Registered Social Worker would also like to assist in the following areas: Offer support and individual/collective counseling services. Attend Care Conferences and discuss resident's psychosocial needs. Provide an understanding of the options for decision making Personal Directives, Guardianship, Enduring Power of Attorney, Trusteeship, and informal Trusteeship. Ensure that the Resident receives the maximum government benefits. Facilitate family education and support groups for spouses and adult children. Participates in Mayfair/Glamorgan Care Centres Palliative Care Committee and Ethics Committee. Consult with community agencies for additional education and support. Provides education, consultation, and support to staff members. All services are provided in a confidential manner.