Providence Continuing Care Centre

Details

Name :

Providence Continuing Care Centre

Address  :

340 Union Street

Town  :

Kingston

State  :

Ontario

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

K7L 5A2

Phone  :

613 544 5220

Fax  :

613 548 7222

Web URL  :


Description

Our Mission
Trusting in Providence and strengthened by the spirit and tradition of our Founders the Sisters of Providence of St Vincent de Paul we enhance the quality of life by meeting the physical emotional social and spiritual needs of each person

We work with our partners to innovate and excel in education and research

We treat each person with respect dignity and compassion

Our Vision
Providence Care will lead the way in compassion and discovery

Our Values
Respect amp Dignity We believe in the inherent worth and excellence of all people

Compassion We are sympathetic and conscious of the needs of others and have a deep desire to respond

Stewardship We embrace our role in the responsible management of all that is entrusted to our care
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