Code of conduct
The Walgwan Center’s code of conduct have been defined in harmony with its core values: respect, compassion, love, sharing, truth, integrity, honesty, security, inclusion and team work.
See our new version of the Life Code:
Self respect
Rules | Positive consequences | Educational and healing actions |
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I will participate in scheduled activities. |
Others appreciate my presence. I feel good and rested. I am proud of myself I will be praised for good behaviour. |
When I waste time or waste the time of others, I will compensate for lost time by losing the privilege chosen by a caregiver for a given period of time:
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I will take care of myself:
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I will go to bed at the scheduled time:
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I will express my needs calmly. |
People will listen to me. I will avoid having to repeat myself. My success will be rewarded (bonus dollars). |
I will be asked to repeat myself in a calm and polite manner. |
I will respect established guidelines during outings. |
I will retain my privilege of participating in activities. I will have fun. |
I will meet with a caregiver to discuss my participation in activities and to evaluate my participation in future activities. |
I will consider my room as my personal space. My roommate and employees are the only persons authorized |
I will benefit from a calm and intimate space. I have a place to be alone. I will be respected. |
I will be advised if a non-authorized person is in my room. My door will be locked for 24 hours. |
Respect for others
Rules | Positive consequences | Educational and healing action |
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I will use respectful language. |
People will listen to me. I will be praised for being polite. |
I will make verbal or written excuses to the other person. I will be asked to repeat myself in a calm and polite manner. |
I will be punctual and avoid making others wait for me. |
I will be praised for being punctual. I will be able to participate in the activity. My entourage will feel respected. |
I will receive a warning. Lost time or compensation for lost time. |
I will follow directions given by caregivers. |
My collaboration will be appreciated. My behaviour will be praised |
The caregiver will repeat the direction and state the consequence. I will compensate for the caregiver’s time that I wasted. |
I will avoid aggressive or sexual language or gestures. |
My presence will be appreciated. I will be proud of myself. I can manage my anger. |
Consequence depending on the type of gesture:
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I will avoid inappropriate subjects:
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Respect for the environment
Rules | Positive consequences | Educational and healing actions |
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I will eat all meals at the table. I will respect the « one at a time» at the counter rule. No food or beverages on the couch. |
I will be praised for my cleanliness. I will benefit from a clean environment. I will participate in all of the activities because I will have completed my tasks and I have been respectful. |
I will receive a warning. I will be the last person served at the next meal. |
I will participate in keeping common areas clean:
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I will clean up any mess I make or my room during the time when the activity is taking place. | |
I will keep my room clean. | ||
I will have my sheets washed once per week. | I will not participate in activities until I put my sheets in the wash. | |
I will avoid breaking/destroying material that does not belong to me:
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