About Us
Our History
- 1989
- 1993
- 1989
- 1996
- 1998
- 2003
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
CARF surveyors were on site March 7 & 8, 2011. On April 6, 2011 Seniors Life Enhancement Centres was awarded a three year Accreditation, until March 31, 2014.
November 2012 Seniors Life Enhancement Centres received funding from the MH LHIN and the Caregiver First Strategy to offer extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and services two weekends per month. We additionally received funding to offer a community bathing program.
Seniors Life Enhancement Centres moved the alternating Saturday and Sunday programs to every Saturday to meet with program trends for demand. CARF surveyors were on site February 3rd and 4th to resurvey the programs. A second three (3) year accreditation was awarded. April 24, 2014 Seniors Life Enhancement Centres celebrated the new facility by hosting a “New Location Celebration” inviting members of the public and other agencies to tour the new location.
CARF surveyors were on site in January to resurvey the programs. A fourth three (3) year accreditation was awarded, with no recommendations, demonstrating our ongoing dedication to service excellence.
- In March 2020 SLEC in-person services were suspended and all services were provided virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In April 2020 SLEC launched our Virtual Program Platform to support clients and caregivers throughout the course of the Pandemic.
- From September 2020 to May 2021 SLEC distributed Activity Kits to isolated seniors in the community to help keep them active and engaged during the pandemic.
SLEC in person services resumed in the summer of 2021 with a limited capacity, under continued precautions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Reopening continues in a phased approach with input from local health officials.
In Collaboration with the Adult Day Services Committee SLEC was funded to lead a Virtual Adult Day Services Platform. The Virtual Rec Connect Pilot launched in June 2022.
Our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities
Our values guide us in our interactions with each other, clients, their families, and all other stakeholders:
Believe: We inspire and enable people because we hold an “anything is possible” mindset
Love: We relate to each other through compassion, empathy and genuine caring
Excellence: We strive to create a dynamic, joyful, and positive environment with a focus on leading best practices, accountability and growth
Client and Caregiver Satisfaction- To provide a service that is client-centred and driven with a high level of satisfaction and to maintain client independence through health and recreational services.
Safety - To provide a service which is safe.
Employee Satisfaction - To have a high-performing staff team and general employee satisfaction.
Partnership and Collaboration - To work with partners to create a seamless healthcare system for our clients and their families.
Use of Funds and Compliance - To achieve the mandates set out by the Funder and provide quality service that makes effective and efficient use of funds.
Statement of
Client Rights
Respectful and courteous treatment that respects privacy, dignity and autonomy
Input to and information about the Centres’ policies and your individual plan of service
Give feedback, express concerns or complain without fear of reprisal
Help and encouragement while respecting and maintaining the highest degree of independence
Treatment that recognizes the ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, family, cultural, dietary and other preferences
Safe, clean, and welcoming environment
Our Team
The staff at Seniors Life Enhancement Centres consists of a supportive team of dedicated professionals who have specialized training and experience to respond with care to the unique needs of our clients and their caregivers
Organization Structure SLEC
- Executive Director
- Outreach and Development Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Activity Coordinator(s)
- Client Assistant(s)
Our Volunteers
Everyday our dedicated team of volunteers contribute to the quality of life of our clients. Seniors Life Enhancement Centres enjoy the assistance of volunteers in a variety of positions including:
- Program Assistants
- Fundraising
- Servery Assistants
- Entertainers
- Clerical Assistants
- Board Members
- Marketing
Our Board of Directors
Seniors Life Enhancement Centres (SLEC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989. Our strategic priorities are:
- Quality and Safety
- Expansion of Clients Services
- Partnership and Collaboration
Governance Structure
SLEC is overseen by a 10-member community volunteer Board of Directors that is elected in accordance with its bylaws. Board members are selected based on their skills, expertise and desire to support the work of the organization. The Board provides leadership, sets the strategic direction and priorities for SLEC.
The Board is accountable to its clients, funders, the community and donors. It is accountable for appointing the Executive Director (ED) to achieve SLEC’s goals. The Board oversees SLEC’s strategic direction and the performance of the ED, who in turn is responsible for implementing the strategic direction and daily operations.
Current Board of Directors:
Ray Gilbert
Jeffrey Shain
Theresa Greer
Trivea Isaacs
Priti Patel
Judy Robinson
Lorena Smith
Barbara Stuart-Foley
Reports & Statements
Our Students
Some programs we have hosted placements from include:
- Community Service
- Worker Social Service Worker Gerontology
- Activation Coordinator
- Gerontology
- Family and Community Social Services Program
- Registered Practical Nursing Personal
- Support Workers
- Registered Nurse
- High School Co-op
Current partnered schools or institutions include:
- Ryerson University
- University of Guelph Humber
- Humber College
- Sheridan College
- University of Toronto
- Queens College
Fundraising Initiatives
Support us through a variety of these inititatives:
Donations
Grand Parade
The Grand Parade is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk that celebrates and supports aging Canadians and their families across Canada.
The money we raise with this initiative will support Seniors Life Enhancement Centres to continue providing valuable services in our community by helping the elderly and their families. SLEC will be enhancing our rate reduction program in order to serve clients who may not be able to attend the program due to financial hardship.
In Memory of Our Friends Donations
Testimonials
“SLEC has changed my mom's life. Since she started going she feels more integrated with society and she feels appreciated!”
“SLEC is the gold standard for Adult Day Service.”
“The staff at SLEC have been very caring and patient and interested in creating the best experience for my mom.”
“The Day Program is a life saver for me.” - The caregiver
“[The client] used to be alone, lonely and depressed. Nowadays she is back to herself, a happy person.”
“You offer a wonderful caring service for clients and caregivers.”
“Because the Bathing Program is in a salon setting, my mother feels that she is accessing a personal spa service, which makes her comfortable and happy.”
Accreditation
Effective February 28, 2023, Seniors Life Enhancement Centres received the status of a CARF accredited service provider for the fifth time. CARF accredited programs and services have demonstrated that they substantially meet internationally recognized standards. CARF accreditation means that you, the consumer, can be confident that our organization has made a commitment to continually enhance the quality of its services and programs, and its focus is on consumer satisfaction. Please visit CARF Canada for more information on CARF and the accreditation process and consumer benefits.
Land and African Ancestral Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that SLEC is located on lands which have been the site of human activity since time immemorial. We are situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Attawandaron, Haudenosaunee, most recently the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and is home to many Indigenous Nations from across Turtle Island, including the Inuit and the Métis peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, culture, and contributions that have shaped and continue to enrich our community today.
The Town of Oakville is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, specifically Treaties 14 and 22. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Treaty holders, for being stewards of this traditional territory. We are all Treaty people. Many of us have come here as settlers, immigrants, newcomers in this generation or generations past. We recognize those who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to these lands as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery.
We are mindful of broken covenants and acknowledge the cultural, economic, and psychological harm done to Indigenous communities by colonial practices, discriminatory policies, and institutions. As we acknowledge these histories, we commit ourselves to truth, reconciliation, and healing. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonization and systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and people of African descent. This commitment requires us to listen, learn, and act in solidarity with communities of Indigenous and African descent.