Purpose of the Handbook There is an African saying which says, “It takes a community to raise a child”; meaning the responsibility for the welfare of a person is not dependent upon one person but everyone. Here at Father Lacombe Care Centre, we recognize the truth of this statement. No one person is responsible for the care of a resident, but rather, the whole community is responsible. In order to provide the best care possible, Father Lacombe Care Centre has set out guidelines for the employees to follow. These guidelines are based on our Mission, Vision and Values statement which determine best practice. This handbook is designed to explain what the Mission, Vision and Values mean and how they are lived out in everyday practice. There are specific examples given for the day to day work life as well as the results of living out of a Mission, Vision, Values based foundation. At the same time, the handbook is designed as a living document where all are invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas towards the Mission, Vision and Values. Therefore, there is a section left for you to contribute your thoughts on how we can practice our values and provide the best care for our residents. As time goes on, those ideas will be incorporated into the general part of the handbook.
What is a Mission Statement? A question which is often asked is “What is a Mission Statement?”. A mission statement has a number of different facets. First of all, it states the reason why an organization exists and defines the roots from where it came. It also expresses the distinctive characteristic of the organization as well as communicates the nature of the service it intends to offer. A mission statement commits itself to a specific group of people as well as provides future direction for the organization. All of this is encompassed in a language which is found to be rich in meaning for the people.
What is a Vision Statement? A vision statement is the inspiration of an organization. It is a statement which gives voice to your hopes and dreams for the organization and reminds you of what you are building. A vision statement is personal, meant only for the employees of the organization, whereas a Mission statement is for everyone.
What are Values? Everyone has values and every organization has values. Values are those important beliefs or ideals which influence the actions of a person or an organization. They are the qualities of an organization which are strived toward in order to provide best practice.
Living Our Mission & Values
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