Code of Ethics

The code of ethics are the organization’s guiding principles. Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care is dedicated and committed to “Excellence in all that we do.” The ethics, along with the Seven Teachings, speak to how the organization operates: in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members, and other stakeholders. The following ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery:

  • Honour and respect the beliefs, traditions, and values of the of the Anishinabe people who we provide services to
  • Respect Confidentiality
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care Finance, Safety and PersonnelManuals
  • I will promote and maintain at all times, “THROUGH MY ACTIONS AND WORDS,” the integrity and dignity of Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care: its programs, staff, and Members
  • Avoid conflicts of interests between work and personal affairs
  • Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care encourages fairness and diversity of all backgrounds and experiences in the workplace.


Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care shall maintain a culture which recognizes and values ethical conduct through the following Seven Sacred Teachings:

 

HONESTY: Don’t lie or steal, WALK WITH HONOUR…

TRUTH: We are all personally accountable for what we say and do. If you believe in yourself, respect your actions, YOU ARE LIVING THE TRUTH…

RESPECT: Respect means never hurting or humiliating your colleagues by unkind words or

gossip. TO HONOUR ALL OF CREATION IS TO HAVE RESPECT…

BRAVERY: Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in; take risks and learn something new, STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE…

LOVE: Love means showing compassion and understanding towards yourself and

others. ASPIRING TO LIVE IN TRUTH & HARMONY…

HUMILITY: Show your humility by asking colleagues for their opinions and giving credit for their assistance and ideas. TO BE HUMBLE IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR

LIMITIONS…

WISDOM: Wisdom is seeking to learn all that we can in a respectful manner and to take

the time to reflect upon our teachings…