Ethos and Values
Our Mission Statement is supported by our Core Values, which are: Respect, Uniqueness of the Individual, Teamwork, Quality of Service and Accountability.
Respect
Understood as: Recognising and accepting the value / worth in everybody and everything.
Recognised by: Listening, Compassion, Empathy, Empowering, Honesty.
Accountability
Understood as: Each person in the organisation taking responsibility for best practice within their own specialised area.
Recognised by: An awareness of and living out of our own professional code of ethics and trust of the organisation. By our respect, honesty, openess and willingness in all our actions and interactions.
Uniqueness of Every Person
Understood as: Each person is a unique individual with their own values, beliefs, feelings, culture & spirituality, possessing their own special gifts, talents, energy and priceless potential holding their own sacred biography.
Recognised by: Creating a warm welcoming atmosphere, providing shelter, good food, exercise, supervision, social time, quality treatment and developing creative potential. Facilitating a safe space for residents to explore hopes and fears in a non-judgemental environment, enabling them to heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Communicating to residents and families guidelines, expectations and rights while in Aislinn. Offering a skilled professional team approach to individualised care, respecting dignity while fostering self-worth and uniqueness. Ensuring that each person is listened to & individual needs acknowledged.
Quality Service
Understood as: Responding to the needs of the chemical-dependant person and their families by providing a professional & holistic approach to healing.
Recognised by: A multi-disciplinary team approach. Individualised treatment and social care plans. Care of families and provision of aftercare. Holistic approach - spiritual, mental, emotional, physical. On-going supervision & training of all staff.
Teamwork
Understood as: All individuals working together in a consistent, supporting and respectful way for a common goal.
Recognised by: A happy motivated environment with a team that is valued, nurtured and respected. Recognising each individual's unique gifts & qualities. Freedom of each individual to speak honestly and openly in a respectful manner - this will ensure each opinion is heard and valued. An environment that allows for structured social activities for all individuals.