Core Values of the Sisters of Charity
Respect for Human Dignity
- Respect for the sacredness of life
- Care for the whole person
- Demonstrate unity of purpose, while recognising individual differences
- Act in a culturally appropriate manner
Service/Quality
- Create an environment of welcome and hospitality
- Promote quality care and excellence in St. Margaret's
- Encourage and demonstrate team spirit
- Recognise the value of individual initiatives and ideas
- Show an openness to constructive criticism and feedback
Care of the Poor and the Vulnerable/Advocacy
- Listen attentively to identify unmet needs
- Respond in a practical way to those in need
- Collaborate with others to share resources
- Create access to needed services
- Provide basic resources for daily living to those in need
Compassion
- Act with understanding and sensitivity
- Work co-operatively with others
- Are available to those we serve and to each other
- Respect and nurture the environment
Justice
- Act with dignity
- Respect the rights of others
- Take responsibility for our actions
- Preserve resources
- Provide quality without extravagance
- Demonstrate fairness in decision-making
- Affirm, celebrate and develop the gifts and talents of each person
- Model justice in all aspects of business practice
