The Schlegel family is committed to excellence in the care and support offered to the people who choose to call a Schlegel Village home.
The students who come to learn within our Villages are treated like family, just as any team member would be, and some of our finest team members began their journey with use through student learning.
We enjoy strong ties to Colleges and Universities across the province, so whether it’s aspiring kinesiologists in placements with our PAL teams or future PSWs and nurses studying in one of our Living Classrooms, we’re eager to work with our students, for they represent the future of caregiving.
We also enjoy partnerships with local high schools through their Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs, where we can introduce young people to the joys of working on Long-term Care and Retirement settings.
Click here for some stories of student success.
Bharthi Krishnan is the picture of open-minded ambition. She left her family in India to study two majors at the University of Waterloo – Psychology and Health Sciences – and in November of 2023 as she shares her perspective as a co-op student at The Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor, she’s been away from home for two years.
"After a class tour of Humber Heights, I told myself, 'I’m going to work in a Village one day.' I started my placement in May 2023 and was soon offered a casual Administrative Assistant role."
"My placement as a PAL student at The Village of Taunton Mills taught me more than technical skills. I gained empathy, collaboration, and patient-centered care, which now serve me as a Physiotherapy Assistant."
"Sara Munoz, a culinary student from St. Charles Adult & Continuing Education, brought her passion for the kitchen to The Village of Wentworth Heights. Recognizing her talent, Donna, Director of Food Service, said, 'We need to hire her before someone else does.'"
"After my placement at The Village of Taunton Mills, I began working there as a PTA. I’m grateful to the team for teaching me the skills I use today. I love working with our residents and colleagues as we support each other to provide the best care."
"My placement at Schlegel Villages gave me hands-on experience and personalized guidance, helping me grow beyond my diploma skills. It prepared me for my career as a PSW."
"Completing my Therapeutic Recreation coursework with a placement at Schlegel Villages was an unforgettable journey filled with growth and heartfelt connections. I am immensely grateful for the 600 hours of field experience that boosted my confidence and prepared me for my career.
“We love the environment and we chose that campus because we love the idea of the living classroom.”
Over the course of this practicum I have been able to work closely with management in both clinical and non-clinical side. I have built long lasting relationships with different leaders, learned technical and transferable skills, and became even more passionate about Community Health.