Therapeutic Services

The Therapeutic Services Department believes in the holistic approach to programming for our residents. We recognize the need of each resident to be treated as a unique individual with specific needs, interests and desires.

Therefore our programs are designed to offer residents a broad range of group and individual activities to enhance their physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual quality of life. Programs are provided for all levels of care on a regular basis.

Resident Profiles

Resident profiles are completed upon admission as a source of information about the preferences and lifestyles to better meet the individual needs of our residents.

Therapeutic Programming

Some of the programs we provide to our residents include: pet therapy, library services, pastoral care, exercise programs, bingo, reminiscence groups, bake groups, musical entertainment, music therapy, garden club, resident council, snoezelen, van outings, resident shopping, etc.

Please refer to the Monthly Calendar for programming details.

Community Involvement

Harbour View Haven promotes the involvement of various community organizations and individuals to provide programs in conjunction with the Therapeutic Services Department.

• St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy teams visit all areas of the home on a regular basis.
• Garden Club involves volunteers who plan, plant and maintain the Garden Park involving and supporting resident participation throughout the year.
• Various religious organizations provide regular services at Harbour View Haven and are available to meet the spiritual needs of our residents.
• Local musicians offer musical entertainment on a regular basis.
• Van trips provide opportunity to access community luncheons, shopping at the local mall, scenic drives, etc.

Resident and Family Council

Residents are empowered to express themselves in the total approach to quality care provided by Harbour View Haven. Resident and Family Council is a forum that enables residents to voice their opinions on the services offered at Harbour View Haven. Resident and Family Council meets every month and is coordinated through the Therapeutic Services Department. We encourage resident and family participation. Meeting minutes are distributed appropriately.

Resident Shopping

Requests for sundry purchases such as specific groceries and other personal items are directed to the Therapeutic Services Department. Requests are filled on scheduled days, sorted and then distributed to residents. Payment of such items is arranged through the Administration Office.

Pastoral Care

Harbour View Haven recognizes the importance of spiritual care for all residents. Efforts will be made to accommodate the religious/spiritual needs of all residents.

There is an active Pastoral Care Committee is made up of local clergy and lay visitors, as well as Harbour View Haven staff members. This committee oversees spiritual programming and outreach opportunities for residents, families, volunteers and staff.

Pastoral Care services offered at Harbour View Haven include:

• Pastoral visits
• Palliative care support upon request
• Regular scheduled devotional and hymn sing programs for all levels of care
• Weekly worship services
• Monthly Communion and Memorial Services
• Easter Ecumenical Services
• Noon blessing in the main dining room several days weekly by volunteer lay visitor
• Communion and Memorial Services