Help for those at home
Miranda Smith Homecare (Christchurch)
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| Miranda Smith Homecare provides quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and those convalescing in the Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury regions. Miranda Smith Homecare was established in 1999, making it the longest operating private agency in the country. Since then it has gone on to develop a reputation as an outstanding team providing excellence in care. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | Level 1, 28 Dublin Street View Map |
| Suburb | Merivale |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8144 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 25-366, Christchurch 8144 |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | 03 3379250 / 0800600026 |
| Fax | 03 3745798 |
| Manager | Helen Blanchard (Phone: 03 337 9250) |
| Owner | Miranda Smith (Phone: 09 522 8604) |
| Website | www.mshomecare.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| We will provide help within the home. Carers will assist with getting up and going to bed, washing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene. Help may also include; light housekeeping, laundry and ironing. We are happy to cook, shop, drive and escourt clients on outings.
The quallity care we provide allows clients a continued independence and ability to live in their own home. We are able to develop ongoing care plans suited to the individual needs of the client, and adapt them as required to maintain this independence. We also provide a Hospital Discharge service providing safe, reliable, private transport home from hospital and 2 - 24 hour care and support at home following discharge. Our caregivers will provide assistance with packing & loading of belongings at the hospital, ensure collection of prescriptions, complete a light grocery shop, settle client at home with food and fluids, ensure next of kin is advised client is home, safe and comfortable and informed of any post-discharge instructions and follow-up appointments. Provision of personal cars and home help as required. With Miranda Smith Homecare there is a 24 hour service. If a client needs help, support or advice at any time there is always someone to call. We can provide carers during the day or night, for either short or long-term placements. |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 |
| Canterbury
South Canterbury Wellington Hutt Valley Auckland Nelson |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2010 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Jun 2010 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jan 2009 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Lunch | Yes | No | No | |
| Visiting Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 | ||||
| Carer Support Subsidy |
| Updated: 29 Jan 2009 |