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Kindera™
Living

Overview

Kindera™ Living is the proud operator of twelve (12) long term care homes, and one (1) retirement community in Ontario. Kindera™ Living, formerly Rykka Care Centres, has been providing management and operational oversight since 2010 and has experience in all aspects of seniors care, including compliance, financial accountability, leadership development, technology and redevelopment.


Kindera™ Living began its operator journey in 2010 with seven (7) long term care homes, in 2013 two (2) additional homes joined the family, in 2017 three (3) more, and in 2023 one (1) more.


Today Kindera™ Living is the proud employer to over 2,400 team members and home to over 1,550 residents. We embrace a person centred living approach for both team members and residents, and look forward to our future, our Kind-Era, where we are all Connected Through Kindness.

Our Mission:
To live a culture of distinction through our commitment to the well-being of team members and residents.
Our Vision:
To create communities of trust and fulfillment for our team members and residents.
Our Values:
Kindness: Lead with Kindness.
Kindness is our compass. Compassion, understanding and a profound respect for the journeys we each undertake is our foundation.

Progressive: Take Initiative.
Forward is the only direction we know. With eyes set on the horizon, we champion the relentless pursuit of improvement and excellence.

Integrity: Do What’s Right.
Acting with honesty, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to doing what’s right, not just what’s easy.

Community: Achieve Together.
Our strength lies in our relationships, supporting one another, facing challenges together, and celebrating our successes as one team.

Person Centred Living Philosophy

At Kindera™ Living, we recognize and value each resident as an individual, with unique strengths and preferences, and as a citizen with rights and influence.

 

We place equal importance on the emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural well-being of residents, alongside their physical and mental well-being. Our environment is founded on kindness to ensure residents live with their self-defined dignity, autonomy, purpose and security. Our care and services are based on the best prevailing practice models.

 

We strive to create warm, welcoming home-like environments that are reflective of the residents’ preferences and personalities.

 

We encourage residents to set personal goals, to stay connected and active within, and outside, the home. As members of a collective community, we welcome external partners into the home to support the well-being of residents.

 

Our approach to care services:

 

  • is interprofessional and collaborative, engaging residents, families, and team members in decision-making that reflects resident preferences and needs;

  • aims to maximize and maintain the independence of residents and includes the Restorative Care Philosophy;

  • values continuity of care and the Primary Care model: with meaningful and stable relationships between residents and team members across all roles.

 

At Kindera™ Living we recognize and value each team member as a unique individual beyond their role and title.

 

Our team members work with dignity, autonomy, respect for diversity, individual choice, purpose and security while fostering kindness and mindfulness in all interactions.

 

We support their personal and professional growth through ongoing education, training and resources.

 

We encourage team members to share their stories and talents with residents to enhance meaningful interactions and build trust, whilst maintaining therapeutic boundaries.

 

We seek and value feedback from residents, team members and family to continually strengthen our commitment to ethical, person-centered living.

 

Our commitment to Person Centred Living aligns with our Vision, To create communities of trust and fulfilment for our team members and residents, our Mission, To live a culture of distinction through our commitment to the well-being of our team members and residents, our Values of Kindness, Integrity, Progressive, and Community and finally our mantra of Connected Through Kindness.

Chronicles of a 
Butterfly Journey

Together with Responsive Health Management, we are pleased to share with you our documentary of the Butterfly Journey undertaken over the last 2+ years at three of our long term care centres; Dundurn Place, Hawthorne Place, and O'Neill Centre.

 

Chronicles of a Butterfly Journey

We are incredibly proud of the teams and the beautiful transformative journey they continue to be on. It is a very exciting time for culture change and person centredness in Long Term Care!

Manifesto:
“At KinderaTM Living, we believe in the power of kindness.

It’s not just a gesture; it’s a way of life.

We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are
the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. Through empathy, support, and appreciation, we create a positive atmosphere for the Seniors we have the privilege of serving, fostering a warm and loving environment.

Every smile, every helping hand, and every heartfelt interaction matters. We are building a close-knit community that radiates love and understanding, where each individual is cherished and valued.

Together, we will forge bonds of trust and companionship.

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy.”
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