Rights of Domiciliary Care Residents
The right to be accepted and treated as a member of the household
The right to privacy, including the right to receive and send mail, and use the telephone freely for local calls
The right to be treated with respect and in a courteous manner
The right to live free from abuse and exploitation of any sort
The right to request and receive assistance in relocating from the Dom Care home
The right to actively participate in care planning, and in setting goals for yourself
The right to expect assistance, as necessary, from your Dom Care home and the Dom Care Program in achieving goals
The right to have visitors in the home, at times mutually agreed upon between you and the Dom Care home
The right to voice grievances and concerns, and to have those grievances and concerns addressed to your satisfaction
The right to make decisions and manage personal affairs as freely as possible
The right to choose whether or not to participate in religious activities and the right to practice and observe your own religious, cultural or other traditions
The right to the full enjoyment of the home, excluding the personal areas of other members
The right to receive assistance, if necessary, in obtaining medical care
The right to recommend changes in household rules or policies