President of Northwood
Rick Kelly, CEO
Northwood's Board of Governors
- Edward L. Roach, President Emeritus
- Patrick Flinn, Chair of the Board
- Dr. Louise Cloutier, Vice Chair of the Board
- Members at Large: Rick Kelly (Secretary and CEO), Kate Harris, Sandra Hennigar, Gary Kelly, Dr. Susan Kirkland, Sheldon Lipkus, John Rahey, Peter Wilde, Keith Cameron, David Perrier
Northwood's Strategic Plan
Northwood's Strategic Plan 2011-2014
Northwood's Mission, Vision and Values
Northwood is a social movement of helping hands enabling people to innovate, participate, integrate, navigate and elevate our community through the fall and winter of life.
Vision
People experiencing life to its fullest - living in a state of contentment and peacefulness with dignity, choice and control.
- Our Focus ~ People - those we serve and those who serve them.
Our Offer ~ Continuing care through the continuum of life and death.
Our Intention ~ An environment where peoples' histories, talents, wisdom and dreams are honoured and engaged in meaningful ways so as to sponsor their independence, interdependence and wellbeing.
Our Commitment ~ A model of care and empowerment that secures a deep sense of belonging and connection, in a culture of mutual assistance, vital engagement and innovation. Our Approach ~ We are a unique partner in a diverse and ever growing community of people and organizations who share in the vision of an enlightened society in which compassion is matched with autonomy in order to enrich people's lives as they age and die.
Our Promise ~ Joy in the serving and peace of mind in the living.
Values
People Come first We believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity, honesty and respect. We are committed to supporting others in reaching their full potential.
Everyone plays a part
We believe we are a vibrant community that includes everyone who is touched by our services.We are committed to our role as advocates for older adults.
We can always do better
We believe in quality and excellence. We are committed to meeting challenges head-on, trying new things, learning from our mistakes and setting the highest standards.
The future is in our hands
We believe we must be responsible stewards of our resources. We are committed to making effective use of the resources entrusted to us, to ensure the future of quality support and care services for seniors.
Growth is built on trust
We believe that the success of our organization relies on our commitment to those we serve -residents, clients, employees and volunteers. When we invest in our people, we invest in our future.
We are not alone
We believe in a power greater than ourselves to whom we look for support and guidance.