Baptist Community Services – NSW & ACT (BCS) is an innovative Christian organisation. We have been serving seniors and people living with disadvantages since 1944. And you don’t have to be a Baptist to enjoy the unique benefits of a Gracewood Community – everyone is welcome.
The BCS model of care is to:
- Work in partnership with you, your family and friends
- Focus on your needs and expectations
- Maximise your independence and wellbeing
- Provide you with the best possible care
The BCS Dementia Care Philosophy is:
- Respect - Each individual with dementia is unique, loved by God and worthy of respect, dignity and inclusion in the community
- Enable - Each individual’s quality of life will be enhanced by maximising his / her self-esteem, self-expression, choice, abilities, purpose, activity and meaning in daily living
- Safety & Security - Each individual’s safety and feelings of security will be supported using a least restrictive approach
- Person Centred - Care and support provided will be individualised, flexible and creative, focussed on each individual’s abilities, backgrounds, likes and changing needs
- Environment & Equipment - The care environment and technologies will support and enrich the comfort, autonomy and quality of life of each individual living with dementia whilst ensuring safety
- Communication - Quality interactions are a critical part of supporting and caring for an individual living with dementia
- Teamwork - A partnership approach between individuals with dementia , their family and friends and care-providers will drive quality care
BCS is:
- One of the nation’s most respected care organisations
- One of the largest providers of in-home and residential services in NSW and the ACT
- An owner / operator of more than 20 residential care facilities
- A provider of in-home services to thousands of Australians
- An employer of more than 3,700 staff, working with a further 1,000 volunteers
- A leader in dementia care
So what makes a Gracewood Community unique to other BCS initiatives? It's owned and managed by the same compassionate and trusted Christian organisation. The model of care is the same. And the organisational values are the same. What's different is that it offers seniors a full suite of quality in-home services and on-site accommodation and care - flexible living options that are delivered with a responsible environmental footprint.
For further information on BCS click here.