Inspired by the Gospel message and the Charism of
Mother M. Angeline Teresa, the philosophy of care of the Carmelite
Sisters continues as a living reality as it is professed in these
Values and Philosophies:
Quality of Life: Our belief is that each person is special,
a unique being, created by the Almighty as the object of His personal
love. Since life is a gift from God, the human person is worthy
of respect and dignity in all stages - from conception to death
- and entitled to quality in care of the whole person, body, mind
and soul.
Our commitment is to show our love, respect and concern for each
person through our healing ministry.
Wholistic Caring: Our belief is that the concept of total
care embraces the physical, social, psychological, spiritual and
emotional needs of all residents served, regardless of race, national
origin, creed, sex, physical handicap, financial or social status.
Our commitment is to provide quality programs and services encompassing
total care and based on individual need and non-discriminatory
values.
Hospitality: Our belief is that each facility should provide
the environment and atmosphere of a "Home." Personal
warmth, love and care will reflect and give value and purpose
to the residents' time and length of days. The spirit of hospitality
so much a part of the Charism of our Foundress, Mother M. Angeline
Tersea, should be the hallmark of each facility.
Our commitment is to provide a "home-like" atmosphere
within the institutional setting.
Roman Catholic Doctrine: Our belief is to uphold the values
and principles inherent in the teachings of Christ and in the
medical and moral directives of the Roman Catholic Church as promulgated
by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Our commitment is to articulate and implement ethical standards
in the conduct and judgement of the facility.
Shared Commitment: Our belief is that quality of operation
can be maintained by the combination of religious and lay persons
committed to the goals of a Christian Community. In providing
compassionate care, Carmelite Sisters and all those persons complementing
our ministry are accountable to strive for excellence in performance
and adherence to professional and regulatory standards.
Our commitment is to promote a "binding together" through
a common spirit, a shared sense of belonging, achievement, accountability,
ideas, insights and feelings. This team approach will promote
excellence in performance.
Social Justice: Our belief is that all who render services
within the facility deserve to be treated with respect for their
own personal worth and dignity. Those in managerial positions
are entrusted with the obligation to provide staff with opportunities
for professional and personal achievement and job security through
fair compensation and good working conditions based on principles
of social justice.
Our commitment is to provide educational opportunities and employment
within standards of fair labor practices.
Christian Witness: Our belief is that we sustain each
facility as a viable organization within a pluralistic society;
fulfilling our social, legislative, and community obligations
and insisting as a matter of conscience, that our expressed moral
positions and corporate rights be upheld.
Our commitment is to express and advocate values and beliefs
of Christian Service at all levels of society.
Redemptive Suffering: Our belief is that the healing ministry
encourages all to acknowledge sickness, suffering and death as
potential occasions of experiencing God. In these moments we strive
to offer hope, healing and comfort.
Our commitment is to provide caring and compassionate response
to and respect for a person's pain, suffering and death.
Sanctity of Life: Our belief is that we are committed
to witness to the gospel message of Jesus Christ, in that human
life is precious and should be preserved whenever possible and
that death is a prelude to eternal life.
Our commitment is to hold in reverential esteem the sacredness
of life and the dignity of the human person, creating an environment
which recognizes Christ in every individual.
Pastoral Ministry: Our belief is that we have an opportunity
and a responsibility to provide pastoral care for all persons
associated with our health care facilities - residents, families
and staff. In the spirit of ecumenism, we respect the religious
beliefs of those with whom and to whom we minister, however we
uphold our philosophy and mission.
Our commitment is to nurture a spirit of Christian Community
and offer a supportive presence and spiritual consolation.
The values of our Philosophy lived in everyday life flow from
Garvey Manor's Mission. Our Mission is to promote and provide
personal and professional quality care in an atmosphere which
reflects Christ's compassion, love and concern for the elderly.
