Sunnyside Home Caregiver Designation Form
On September 2, the Ministry of Long-Term Care announced that in addition to general visitors, residents living in Long-Term Care may also choose to have up to two “Caregiver” visitors.
Caregivers are considered essential visitors and provide direct care and support to a resident (e.g., supporting assistance with meals, mobility, personal hygiene, cognitive stimulation, emotional support etc). Caregiver visits do not need to be scheduled.
We welcome the opportunity to support you in continuing to reconnect with friends and family in a meaningful way. Sunnyside Home has developed a plan to support these changes that meets the provincial guidelines and maintains the safety and well-being of Sunnyside residents and staff.
Under the new policy, a caregiver visitor is defined as:
- Someone that is 18 years of age or older
- designated in writing by the resident or substitute decision maker (SDM)
- Visiting to provide direct care to the resident (e.g. assisting with a meal, personal hygiene, emotional support etc.)
Caregivers must:
- Be willing to provide direct care (e.g. assisting with a meal, personal hygiene, emotional support etc.)
- Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within the previous 7 days of each visit. The Security Guard will ask to see proof of your test results as you enter the building.
- Complete mandatory training on personal protective equipment
- Screen in at the main entrance with security
- Commit to following the infection control guidelines and requirements
Designating caregivers is optional; the purpose of this form is to determine your wishes. The Security Guards will use the information from this form as part of the screening process when Caregivers arrive at Sunnyside Home to visit.