The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for our teams in long term care, assisted living, supportive living, and independent living. With teams in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, in both urban and more rural communities, we have learned so much together about pandemic safety and teamwork.
BC’s current climate has highlighted the important need for increased education and training opportunities in seniors’ care. Recently, the BC Care Provider Association (BCCPA), secured a new Community Workforce Response grant of over $800,000 to train 48 students interested in pursuing careers as health care assistants. The funding will cover the entire cost of tuition […]
Keeping our residents safe and well cared during this Pandemic requires our front line staff to come to work and be safe while providing care and service. In order for them to do so means for them to have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, gowns, and gloves.
A sincere thank you was extended to firefighters who battled the summer’s Mt. Hicks wildfire at a dinner on Friday, October 12th. Members from Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, Agassiz, Popkum, Harrison, Seabird and BC Wildfire were invited to the buffet-style dinner at the Agassiz Seniors Community (formerly Cheam Village) where community members got a […]
We are excited to welcome 4 new locations to the Park Place family in Agassiz, BC and Grande Prairie, AB.
Park Place Seniors Living completed its Accreditation Canada Survey during the week of May 28, 2018 with flying colours. A total of 6 surveyors visited 20 care homes as well as corporate head office. A big thank you to all Park Place managers and staff who worked very hard to prepare for the survey.
Park Place Seniors Living welcomed its newest home of 99 Long Term Care beds, Benevolence Care Centre, on April 12th, 2018. Located in Edmonton, Alberta construction of the residence began in June of 2016 and employs over 100 professional staff. The brand new 82,000 square foot care centre features private rooms. On-site special amenities include: […]