Rest Home Care
Takitimu Home Anglican Care Trust
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MISSION STATEMENT
Love and care in a homely atmosphere. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 110 Conyers St View Map |
| Suburb | Heidelberg |
| City/Town | Invercargill 9812 |
| District Health Board Area | Southern (Southland) |
| Phone | (03) 216 8899 |
| Fax | (03) 216 8937 |
| Manager | Daphne Millar (Phone: (03) 216 8899) |
| Owner | Trust Board |
| Updated: 14 Sep 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Updated: 23 Jan 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Mrs Raewyn Wensley | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Hospital physiotherapist calls on doctors request and we utilise city practices as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Qualified Diversional Therapist. A plan is put into place for each residents following discussion with the resident and their families. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | (see Diversional Therapist) | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a salon and the hairdresser comes weekly or as needed. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | The dietitian will implement dietary programmes and supplements for those who can not manage a normal diet. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | As required | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We have close liaison with local Iwi. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly and as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | Our gardener and handyman have a good rapport with residents. | |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurse very experienced in wound management. |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||
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| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Dependant on funding. |
| Day Care | Yes | Private paying clients. We discuss your needs with you and tailor a programme to suit you. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Respite or Carer Relief. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | However we have a close liaison with Hospice and access their services as required. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All single rooms. |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | However there is a small section of the home where we can accommodate a bedroom and lounge room for a couple should there be a vacancy here. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Three rooms have toilets and two rooms have a shared ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | By arrangement. We encourage people to personalise their room. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | By arrangement. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Birds and fish. Pets visits are encouraged. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Birds and fish only. Our residents have chosen not to have cats or dogs at this stage, however we will consider each situation as it arises. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | There is a portable phone for residents use. Residents may also have a phone line to their own room. This is at their own expense. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Radiators in each room. |
| Maori Kaupapa | No | However we have staff links with in the Maori community. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly meeting with residents and families chaired by our Manager. The meetings are minuted and actioned promptly. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Combined with residents meeting. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | If a resident disrupts other residents they need to be reassessed. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Mild confusion |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are several areas located inside and outside. A number of the areas have attractive vista either to garden or street scape. |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly and special occasions. Outings include attendance at events such as local parades, shows, displays, gardens, shopping and drives in the country. |
| Smokers Room | No | Outdoor sheltered area for smoking only. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only outdoors. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers and smoke detection system. |
| Updated: 14 Jul 2011 | ||
| Recreational room with facilities separate to the rest of the building. Weekly Church services, full daily activity programme. We cater for any special needs. Members of New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services. |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 |
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Age Concern, RSA members are recognised, Stroke Group fortnightly, "Friends of the Home" support group (birthdays & Happy Hour, church services (weekly and memorials - Christmas, Easter etc), cooking and craft weekly, family and friends are invited to end of year event, several electric beds, email, entertainment regularly, exercises 3 times per week, garden (gardener will help those who like to garden), weekly Happy Hour on Friday, indoor games, library with large print books, massage when needed, meal options, video's and dvd's on demand, music frequently, notable views (very pleasant street outlook), quizzes occasionally, shopping when necessary, Sky TV at Residents expense, outings (weekly at least) and interaction with other Rest Homes and main Rest Home events, dining out and special events eg Santa Parade and A&P Show and free to follow up any outside social events. |
| Updated: 14 Jul 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our meals are cooked on the premises and residents comment on the excellent meals. Main meal at noon where hot meal is served. Roasts, casseroles and desserts are favourite dishes. Sandwiches and crackers are served for morning tea with home baking available for afternoon tea. We welcome friends and families to join us at those times. Should people wish to join us on a regular basis there would be a small charge. | |
| Staffing Details | The majority of our staff members have been with us for many years and are skilled and trained caregivers. | |
| Associated Complexes | Anglican Care Homes are located throughout New Zealand. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | For full details please see our Manager who can provide you with a brochure outlining current charges. The details are different for private paying and subsidised residents. | |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff members |
| Samoan | Yes | Staff members |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have a weekly service in our chapel |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | First Monday of the month. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Visits every Friday when required. |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.01 km | Bus stop at the front door |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Dairy |
| Mall | 2.50 km | Invercargill town centre |
| Parks | 2.00 km | Splash Palace (aquatic center), Queens Park |
| Library | 2.50 km | Public Library. We exchange our big print books six weekly. |
| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Our staff are actively involved in ongoing training. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | Two staff qualified,others working towards that. |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Inservice training on a monthly basis. |
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| Updated: 14 May 2010 | ||