Silver Lights Senior Services

06/26/2024

Having our say in the City of Kawartha Lakes' Economic Development Strategy this morning.

Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce

06/17/2024

🌟 Hiring Personal Support Workers! 🌟

Silver Lights Senior Services is looking for compassionate PSWs for two positions:

Part-Time in Muskoka: Support a senior female with dementia in her home. Duties include light housekeeping, meal prep, and companionship. This role is ideal for an older Catholic lady, with potential to expand into more PSW responsibilities as your relationship with client progresses. Please send your resume to Susan: [email protected].

Seniors' Retreat in Lindsay: Join our family home team for overnight shifts and 1-2 weekends/month. Applicants must be available for overnight shifts and weekends. Please apply to Tammy: [email protected].

Apply now to make a meaningful difference in our seniors' lives.

Visit our website for more information: www.silverlightsseniorservices.com

05/29/2024

Job description

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Hourly Rate: $23 to start
Position Type: Full Time and Part Time, Permanent
Location: Kawartha Lakes

Silver Lights Senior Services has recently opened a Seniors' Retreat in Lindsay in a clean and comfortable family home. We are currently looking for highly skilled, diligent, reliable Personal Support Workers who take pride in their work and enjoy working with seniors living with dementia. The successful candidates will work mainly in the Seniors' Retreat, however, hours may also be available in the community, and hours may vary. Successful applicants MUST have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities include:

- Provide personal care (including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, changing incontinence products, grooming)
- Provide companionship
- Administer bedside care if needed
- Medication reminders and assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation

Requirements include:

- Personal Support Worker certificate
- Experience with individuals living with dementia
- Additional requirements before employment include Vulnerable Sector Check, clean 3-year driver’s abstract, Food Handler’s certificate
- Ability to endure sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, kneeling

Why Work for Silver Lights Senior Services?

Excellent work environment: At Silver Lights Senior Services, our employee’s well-being is a priority. We provide you with a flexible schedule and match you to clients with similar interests to encourage the bond between you and the client. It is a small, private business led by the owner who is a friendly, fair and approachable leader.

Be a part of something bigger: As an important member of our team at Silver Lights Senior Services, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the company and the people we serve. You can be a part of the change for seniors living in our community!

If you want a supportive and caring boss, flexible work schedule, opportunities for growth and development and the opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of our vulnerable seniors, then Silver Lights Senior Services is the place for you!

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shifts
- Monday to Friday
- Awake night shifts
- Weekends as needed

Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce

05/19/2024

A big thank you to Brent (Benbrook Roofing) for the wonderful job on our house and our ADP facility. Highly recommend them.
Thanks Brent and staff.

05/18/2024

05/17/2024

Limited spaces still available!

Contact Susan for more information or to register: 705 308 7923 | [email protected]

05/14/2024

Today, someone asked me what we mean by "changing the face of dementia".

Allow me to explain why Silver Lights isn't merely a care facility, but rather a guiding light of hope, love, and understanding throughout the journey of dementia. Too often, dementia is seen through a lens of loss, confusion, and frustration. It's true, there are challenges—memory loss, agitation, wandering—but amidst those struggles lie countless moments of beauty, connection, and joy.

At Silver Lights, we don't just see the struggles; we see the resilience, the spirit, and the humanity of each individual we serve. And that's what sets us apart. As the ONLY DementiAbility Certified facility in the Kawartha Lakes, and one of just six certified facilities in all of Ontario, we're not just offering care; we're offering a new perspective, a fresh approach to dementia support.

Our Adult Day Program is a testament to this commitment. Here, every activity, every interaction is crafted with love and designed specifically for individuals living with dementia. We don't just fill the day with tasks; we fill it with purpose, meaning, and joy. From morning activities that give our clients a reason to rise with anticipation, to purposeful engagements throughout the day, we ensure that every moment is filled with dignity, respect, and connection.

But perhaps what truly sets us apart is our dedication to truly knowing each client—not just their past, but who they are in this moment. We believe that understanding, compassion, and genuine connection are the keys to unlocking the fullness of life, even in the face of dementia.
So, when we say we're "changing the face of dementia", we mean that we're challenging the stigma, the stereotypes, and the limitations that too often define this journey. We're choosing to see the beauty, the humanity, and the light that still shines brightly within each individual.

Join us at Silver Lights, and together, let's change how the Kawartha Lakes views dementia—not as a story of loss, but as a story of love, connection, and resilience.
To learn more about DementiAbility, we encourage you to visit their website www.dementiability.com. We are very fortunate to have the founder of DementiAbility, Gail Elliott, work closely with us to help us continually improve our services and the Silver Lights’ experience.

There are still spaces available in our Adult Day Program. Visit our website www.silverlightsseniorservices.com for more information, or contact Susan ([email protected]) to register today.

https://youtu.be/CDQbum86PHE

05/01/2024

We are in full swing in our new location!

For more information, contact Susan 705 308 7923 or [email protected].

04/30/2024

Our Adult Day Program for Dementia is a specialized program designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for individuals living with dementia. It i...

04/26/2024

Today's the day!

Thank you to our friends at LP Movers for taking care of the move for us.

See you on Monday!

04/25/2024

We've noticed many of you driving by our brand-new location, peeking at the ongoing renovations. It warms our hearts to see your curiosity! Don't hesitate to give a friendly wave to our dedicated staff hustling to prep everything for our big Monday launch!

Just 4 days left until we open the doors to our new office and Adult Day Program for Dementia. We can't wait to welcome you all to our wonderful new space!

04/24/2024

Did you know that at Silver Lights Senior Services we extend our compassionate care to long-term care homes, assisted living, and retirement residences in addition to clients' private homes?

Each service is a promise of dignity, respect, support and companionship. For those in long-term care, we provide a familiar face amid unfamiliar surroundings, offering comfort and support, and providing personalized 1:1 care. In assisted living, we're there to lend a helping hand, fostering independence while ensuring safety. And in retirement homes, we bring warmth and joy, enriching lives with meaningful connections. Wherever you are on life's journey, we're here to walk alongside you and helping you with whatever you need.

We are only a phone call away. Call Tammy at 705 308 1940 or [email protected]