Center for Senior Care

616/222-4550

MISSION

The Center for Senior Care at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is called to express the ministry of Jesus Christ by providing services for aging individuals and their caregivers, which will maximize functioning and quality of life. The Center for Senior Care is committed to defining and maintaining the highest quality of care, and aspires to establish itself as a National Center of Excellence through the support of clinical research and training.

The Center for Senior Care at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services will be an innovative center of professional excellence committed to the highest quality of care. The center will develop programs that emphasize the building of relationships with those it serves in order to restore the quality of life of aging individuals. Staff will provide respect and hope. The Center for Senior Care will expand its services in collaboration with professionals and organizations in the community with similar visions. Senior Care services may impact a number of settings, including in-home, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite, and hospice services. Education, training and research will strengthen and vitalize each program.

Integrity
We base all activities on the moral and ethical principles of competency, accountability (professional, scientific, and social), accurate representation, integrity, confidentiality, respect, concern for another’s welfare, and cooperation.

Excellence
We commit ourselves to provide state-of-the-art services, act professionally, think creatively, embrace feedback, and search for new opportunities for better serving our clients.

Stewardship
We promise to use our time and resources, and the time and resources of those whom we serve, as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Empowerment
We promise to encourage and support those we work with and those we serve with the resources and leadership necessary to create positive change in order to improve quality of care and quality of life. We value their personal and professional development.

Diversity
We respect the distinctive qualities each individual brings, with their own unique background, perspective, and talents.

Hope
We offer the promise of fulfillment in the lives of those we work with and those we serve by opening ways to establish meaning and enjoyment in life in all circumstances.

Collaboration
We maximize the use of existing community resources wherever possible and are committed to collaborative partnerships to achieve this.

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

Holistic Care

• We respond to the client’s spirit, mind, and body.
• We use the potential of all aspects of the environment in caring for clients.
• We provide and encourage opportunities to engage in activities that are meaningful.
• We build community and connection among staff, clients, and families.

Person-Centered Care

• We begin decision-making with the client.
• We put the person before the task.
• We look for meaning in all behavior.
• We establish familiar and comfortable routines to promote individualized care.
• We interact with all people with compassion.
• We recognize the family as a critical link to person-centered care.

Enhancing Autonomy

• We offer choice in daily activity to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• We provide opportunities to give as well as receive care to avoid helplessness.
• We protect the cognitively-impaired individual’s right to self-determination.
• We focus on areas of strength and competence.

Teamwork

• We believe each person can and does make a difference.
• We support open communication with a cooperative environment.
• We build teams that utilize all talents, and identify and build upon strengths.
• We promote creative thinking in staff, clients, and families.

Caring for the Caregiver

• We believe that as the staff is treated, so will the clients be treated.
• We promote the growth and development of clients and staff.
• We are committed to providing ongoing emotional and educational support for staff.