The RK MacDonald is committed to their Guiding Philosophy which guides us in our decision making and are outlined below:
- WE BELIEVE human beings are created by and held in existence by God, endowed with intellect and free will, and are destined for eternal life.
- WE BELIEVE in patterning our decisions on human values as revealed by Christ in the Gospels, thus seeking to provide the best possible care for our residents.
- WE BELIEVE in the dignity, worth, and rights of each person as represented in the ‘Resident Bill of Rights’.
- WE BELIEVE in the provision of compassionate and competent care in a homelike and nurturing environment.
- WE VALUE family members and friends as an integral part of life in the home and we appreciate and support their contributions.
- WE VALUE our staff, volunteers, and students and support their contributions to the enhancement of the lives of our Residents.
- WE BELIEVE in the provision of a supportive and physically and mentally safe working and living environment.
- WE BELIEVE in making a contribution to continuing care at the community, zonal, and provincial level, through networking, fostering community partnerships and sharing resources.
- WE INTEND to carry out this philosophy in keeping with the practices of good management and fiscal responsibility to serve the best interests of our Residents.