Long-Term Care
Woodingford Lodge is an Oxford County owned and operated, not-for-profit, long-term care facility providing personal and health care services to residents.
The Kindness in Action program encourages Woodingford residents to give back by engaging in meaningful community involvement. This program offers meaningful opportunities for our residents to connect with and contribute to their community, enhancing their sense of purpose and well-being.
Kindness in Action offers various opportunities for volunteering and community outreach both inside and outside the home:
- Resident-led recreation programs, assisting maintenance
- Tasks to engage residents in their home: Watering the garden, rolling silverware, setting tables, assisting in the café, visiting and helping co-residents, welcoming new residents and palliative care visits.
- Volunteering for Charity drives, food banks
- Crafting, knitting and baking groups
- Cooking or baking for shelters and local community partners
- Hosting events with community partners
- Special holiday events, such as wrapping Christmas gifts and sponsoring families in need
Residents can lead and participate in engaging activities, host teach-and-learn sessions and provide peer-to-peer support. Volunteering is a great way to encourage our residents to share their hidden skills and talents with the world.
Community collaboration is a key part of the Kindness in Action program. If you have ideas for volunteer opportunities where we can collaborate, or if you would like to learn more about the program, do not hesitate to contact Jenn Kairies at jkairies@oxfordcounty.ca.
The Family Transition Program at Woodingford Lodge is dedicated to supporting the Oxford County community.
This first-of-its-kind program includes two distinct services designed to support community members preparing for permanent long-term care placement. The program aims to decrease emergency department visits, enhance caregiving support, and promote aging in place wherever possible.
Oxford County is proud to announce that Woodingford Lodge has achieved “Accreditation with Commendation” in its first-ever application to Accreditation Canada. This notable achievement, which is the second-highest level of accreditation available, demonstrates Woodingford’s commitment to delivering exceptional care and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety for all who live and work at the home.
Read the full news release.
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community while fostering personal connections with people? Become a volunteer at Woodingford Lodge!
Woodingford Lodge is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with activities, supporting services at the home, or using their special skills and talents to develop new programs. Volunteer opportunities include everything from visits, café help, front lobby support and help at mealtimes, to supporting recreation events, spiritual programs, palliative care, gardening, pet therapy, music programs, “travel and treasures,” or a program or activity you propose.
As a volunteer, your personal involvement helps keep residents connected to their community. This is also a great opportunity for secondary students looking to complete their community hours.
Woodingford Lodge continues to follow heightened infection control practices so that we can maintain safe and secure homes for our residents, families and staff. Please check our Visitor Guidelines before your visit.
If you are a dedicated health professional looking for more than just “a job,” consider a rewarding career at Woodingford Lodge. Woodingford offers competitive wages and the opportunity to work as part of a highly specialized team, but it’s our residents who really make coming to work worthwhile.
Woodingford operates homes in Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg and recruits year round.
Locations
The largest of our homes is located in Woodstock. This facility is a beautiful 160-bed, 2-storey residence built into a hill and overlooking southern Woodstock.
300 Juliana Drive
Woodstock, ON N4V0A1
Phone 519-421-5556 | Fax 519-533-0781
325 Thames Street South
Ingersoll, ON N5C2T8
Phone 519-485-7053 | Fax 519-485-6298
52 Venison Street West
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1V1
Phone 519-688-4874 | Fax 519-688-3403