Princess Court
Hair Salon
Hairdressing and barber services are available. Appointments can be made with the hairdresser while they are in the salon. Appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment. Please inform the nurse on the unit of scheduled appointment time. Northwood Lodge does not have formal hairdressing services, although does have a hairdressing salon for use of families or service providers.
Tuck Shop
A tuck shop is established in each home and is operated by volunteers. The volunteers enrich the quality of life for the residents immensely by donating funds to purchase many items for the home and by providing countless hours of dedicated volunteer service.
Specialized Services
The nursing team consists of:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)
- Personal Support Workers (PSWs [Also referred to as Health Care Aides or HCAs])
The PSWs (HCAs) on the units provide personal care and assistance as outlined in the resident’s Plan of Care and work under the direction and supervision of the RN and RPN. Families are requested to direct information about the resident’s health and to direct questions about the resident’s health to the RPN who is working on the unit for that shift or the RN in charge for the shift.
Least Restraint
Our Homes use the concept of ‘least restraint”, where all options are explored before any restraining action is taken. This means that restraining devices like seat belts and table trays cannot be used until the staff have proven that no other option is available to ensure resident safety. The Home adheres to the strict monitoring guidelines set by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care.
Activities and Social Living
Guest Meals
Family members and friends are welcome to purchase a meal to enjoy with their resident. The dietary department requires reasonable advance notice in order to accommodate these requests. Please consult the administrative office for particulars at each home. Pinecrest and Princess Court provide a refrigerator on each Unit for residents to store personal food and drink items. All items in this fridge must be labeled with the resident name and the date in which the item was purchased, to determine expiry.
Family Participation
The Home supports the person and their family, during admission or when a residents’ condition changes, by meeting and together discussing all possible options.
Princess Court
35 Van Horne Avenue
Dryden, Ontario P8N 1E1
Office: (807) 223-4600
Des questions?
La décision d’emménager dans un foyer de soins de longue durée est personnelle et propre aux besoins de chaque individu. Vous avez peut-être des questions sur nos foyers et nos programmes, quelles règles sont en vigueur et quand les visiteurs sont autorisés, ce qui peut être apporté dans nos foyers, quels types d'activités seront disponibles et si vous pouvez venir voir le foyer avant de prendre une décision. . Nous sommes là pour vous aider et répondre à vos questions !
Notre processus d'admission
If you or your loved one would like to become a resident of one of our Homes, look no further than your local Ontario Health atHome.
The Ontario Health atHome is a central agency that creates and manages all applications for every long-term care home in Ontario. A phone call to the Ontario Health atHome is all that is needed to initiate an application to move into our Homes.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Anyone who enjoys working with the elderly and has some time to spare can gain a rewarding experience by volunteering. Please contact our office for further information.