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Taurima - West wing
On behalf of the staff and residents of Taurima Rest Home, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you.
We understand the process of moving into a rest home is not always easy so we have developed this information for you and your family.Our staff will do all they can to make you feel at home. We will assist you to remain as independent as possible and offer support and care when you require it. We need you to help us care for you as well, so please let us know your preferences, needs, hopes, aspirations and concerns.
We invite you to visit us feel free to see our Manager, Linnaire Joslin/owner/Director, Jane our experienced RN. We will make you welcome and support you in all your descissions and provide all support sytems you may require.
Please phone us now.
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 85B Clawton Street View Map |
| City/Town | New Plymouth |
| Postal Address | 85.Clawton Street |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 753 5538 |
| Fax | (06) 753 5538 |
| Mobile | 0274834750 |
| Manager | Linnaire Joslin (Phone: (09) 2334 304) |
| Owner | Linnaire Joslin (Phone: 09 2334 304) |
| Email | |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 2 Nov 2009 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Registered Nurse |
168 |
Yes |
24 hours registered nursing supervision.All clinical support given. |
| Nurse Assistant |
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Yes |
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| Physiotherapist |
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Negotiable |
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| Occupational Therapist |
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Negotiable |
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| Own Social Worker |
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Negotiable |
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| Diversional Therapist |
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Yes |
(see Motivational Therapist) |
| Activities Co-ordinator |
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Yes |
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| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
Our hairdresser offers her services on a regular basis at time negotiated with her. Prices are very reasonable and can be obtained from her. Appointments can be made by letting staff know. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
The podiatrist calls approximately every eight weeks. You will be referred to the podiatrist by the Registered Nursing staff or your Medical Practitioner. Care of your feet is part of the overall clinical care provided at Taurima. |
| Dietitian |
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Yes |
Dietitian reviews the menus annually, and provides specialist advice on request. |
| Accredited Visitors |
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Yes |
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| Kaumatua |
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Yes |
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| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Negotiable |
Residents receive support from any advisor of their choice. Anglican, Baptist and Methodist services are held each month, with details available on the noticeboard. Catholic communion is offered each Sunday morning. |
| Other Personnel |
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Yes |
Your own General Practitioner will care for you .You can choose an advocacy service or a personal advocate to represent you if needed. You may also choose a Kamatua or cultural adviser, or we can arrange that for you. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
| Oxygen Management |
Yes |
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| Surgical Followup |
Yes |
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| Wound Care |
Yes |
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| Diabetic Care |
Yes |
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| Continence Advisor |
Yes |
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| Infection Control |
Yes |
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| Stomal Therapist |
Yes |
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| Specialist Palliative Care |
Yes |
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| Palliative Care |
Yes |
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| Psychiatric Care |
Yes |
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| Stroke Rehabilitation |
Yes |
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| Tracheotomy Care |
Yes |
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| Dialysis |
Yes |
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| Primary Rural Health Care |
Yes |
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| Specialised Dementia Care |
Yes |
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| Community Health |
Yes |
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| Clinical Manager |
Yes |
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| Other Nursing Specialities |
Yes |
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| Psychologist |
Yes |
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| Psychiatrist |
Yes |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Day Care |
Yes |
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| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
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| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility |
Yes |
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| Whanau Room |
Yes |
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| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
26 single rooms with vanities in each room.Future development en-suites.Future development, two new single rooms wtih beautiful outlooks on the gardens and water fountain.
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| Rooms (Shared) |
Yes |
One double room for married couples. Or rented out as a bed sitting room.
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| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
one as above |
| Ensuite |
Yes |
Some will be available 2009. |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
Please feel free to make your room attractive and personal to you. You may bring anything that reminds you of home so you can develop a home away from home. |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
Every Thursday a social hour is held. Sherry, wine, beer, lemonade and juice are served. Alcohol is permitted in your rooms, but consumption must be kept to such a level that you do not disrupt friends and neighbours. |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
You may bring your own pet if its small. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
You may keep a bird or fish in your room. Other pets by negotiation. |
| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
If you do not have your own phone, you may use the homes phones. The residents phone number is 753 5538 |
| Maori Kaupapa |
Yes |
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| Residents Committee |
Yes |
There is a monthly resident's meeting where all residents have the opportunity to express their views on topics relating to thier care at Taurima. Resident's families are welcome to attend also. |
| Family Committee |
Yes |
See Resident's Committee |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
A newsletter is sent out to families and others every three months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
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| Confused Residents |
Yes |
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| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
Two lounges and outdoor seating. TV sets are provided. All lounge chairs have been raised to make it easier for residents to get up and down safely without incident at the same time providing confort for you family members. |
| Outings |
Yes |
We have a van with wheelchair hoist, and weekly outings are held. Notices of day trips, special outings and other information are posted on the noticeboard. |
| Smokers Room |
Yes |
Taurima has a smoke free policy and as such does not accept smoking within the Home but a designated smoking area is available. |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
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| Semi-Secure |
Yes |
All outside doors are locked at night after 10 pm for the safety of all within as in a home. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
The Home is fitted with smoke detectors and sprinklers and both are connected to the Fire Brigade. Legally we must hold periodic fire drills. For further information please see the Manager and/or the ‘Taurima Rest Home Information Booklet'. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Special Features
Taurima was opened in January 1992 and was purpose built to provide 24 hour residential care.
Manager /Owner/Director Linnaire Joslin, has the overall responsibility for the direction and management of all aspects of the Rest Home. Linnaire has overall responsibility for the care, welfare and happiness of all residents, and ensures staff carry out their duties in a professional caring manner.
The Rest Home is set in secluded, park like grounds where there is seating on a sheltered outdoor forecourt.
Gardens water falls, and rural views.
More information is available in the 'Taurima Rest Home Information Booklet'.
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Interests And Activities
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The varied programme of activities, entertainment, guest speakers, craft, quizzes, fun and exercises to music, bowls and outings is available for all residents of the Home.
The weekly programme including notices of day trips, special outings etc, is written on the whiteboard by the resident’s noticeboard, which is situated in the main lounge.
Special outings may include a trip around the mountain, individual outings,shopping, latees, trips to the farm, zoo, or even a cruise on a boat. A trip to Hamilton gardens,Te Awamutu followed by a nice cold beer or wine.A trip to the wineries or a quiet drive around the waters edge.
Our Christmas party with live band entertainement is a fully cxatered occasion for residents, families and others.
There is a big screen TV and Wii games are a trip down memory lane as we pursue individuals past experiences in sports of various kinds.
There is still fun to be had by all.
, Entertainment, Entertainers, Entertainment
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Updated: 17 Aug 2008 |
Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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Breakfast is served at 8.00am in the dining room, or in your room if you prefer. A choice of cereals, fruit, toast and spreads are available.
Dinner, the main meal of the day, is served at 12 noon. We provide a nutritionally balanced and varied diet.
Tea is served at 5.00pm. Soup, a hot savoury, fruit, plus bread and spreads is served.
A daily menu is written up on the whiteboard in the dining room.
Morning and Afternoon tea is available in the main lounge or conservatory, or in your own room if you are unwell, at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Supper will be served to you in the lounge or your room around 7.30pm.
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| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Fees will be discussed with you and/or family prior to admission. Please feel free to discuss the fees with the Manager.
There may be a maximum asset level to qualify for a government subsidy. It is best to discuss these issues with your family, social worker or solicitor.
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| English |
Yes |
Main Language spoken |
| French |
Yes |
Translaters available |
| Interpreter |
Yes |
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| Japanese |
No |
Translaters available |
| Maori - Te Reo |
Yes |
Translaters available |
| Rarotongan |
No |
Translaters available |
| Samoan |
No |
Translaters available |
| Sign Language |
Yes |
Available |
| Sri Lankan |
No |
Translaters available |
| Welsh |
Yes |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2008 |
Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Anglican |
Yes |
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| Baptist |
Yes |
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| Brethren |
Yes |
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| Christianity |
Yes |
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| Denominations/Faiths represented |
Yes |
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| Inter denominational |
Yes |
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| Methodist |
Yes |
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| Non denominational |
Yes |
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| Presbyterian |
Yes |
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| Roman Catholic |
Yes |
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| Salvation Army |
Yes |
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| (Other comments) |
Yes |
Whatever choice you have for spiritual wellness will be accomadated within our service. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2008 |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Shops |
2.00 km |
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| Mall |
3.00 km |
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| Parks |
5.00 km |
The Parks surrounding New Plymouth are very accessible and little distance. |
| Library |
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Library delivery services. On site library also available. There are a large number of large print books and other novels for you to borrow. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2008 |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) |
Yes |
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| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) |
Yes |
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| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) |
Yes |
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| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) |
Yes |
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| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
Certification |
| Other details |
Yes |
certification |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2008 |
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