"Care and Nurturing for Body, Mind and Spirit Come Together in a Welcoming Environment"

Vision, Mission, Values & Goals

Our Vision, Mission, Values & Goals play an important role in determining the services provided and how they will be provided.

Vision

Oliver Lodge works in partnership to build a caring community responding to the needs of all those entrusted to our care.

Oliver Lodge offers resident-centered care by respecting diversity and individuality while nurturing fullness of life.

Our foundation of Christian faith, respecting the diversity of beliefs and style of worship.
Mutual respect and cooperation among all members of the Oliver Lodge community.
A flexible, secure and caring living environment for residents.
The personality, previous lifestyle, cultural and spiritual practices of each resident.
Preserving the quality of life for residents by individualizing care and choosing activities that support resident choice, independence, dignity and privacy.
Resident�s independence, decisions and freedom, acknowledging that safety risks need to be considered.
The role of spiritual nurture, rooted in the love of God for all people in the healing and care of residents.
The participation of family, friends, staff and volunteers in the life of the residents.
The unique contribution of each staff member, and the role that on-going training and support plays in enabling staff to unconditionally accept all those entrusted to our care.
Partnerships and cooperation with other community agencies in addition to our affiliation with the Saskatoon Health Region.
Accountability, fairness and stewardship through the efficient and effective use of resources.

To uphold the values of The United Church of Canada in the provision of services.
To provide housing and care that promotes and maintains dignity and health.
To provide a loving, respectful, caring, secure and stimulating environment.
To assist in meeting physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional, social, intellectual and creative needs.
To provide services through Oliver Place Support Services, Community Day Program and Respite Program that enables adults to maintain independence.
To provide quality palliative care.
To offer compassionate support to family members, friends and staff.
To provide educational opportunities for staff, families, volunteers, students and residents.
To provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to enhance the quality of life of all those entrusted to our care.
To use work and research that are evidence-based to support and guide the care we offer.