Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Edale - Oak Tree Suite
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MISSION STATEMENT
"Your home away from home". PHILOSOPHY OF SERVICE Enhancing our Resident's emotional and spiritual well being, embracing all cultural beliefs and needs. Daily living needs are met with individual care and assistance. A Choice of Rights. Giving respect for their privacy and confidentiality. Living and sharing in an environment that is acceptable to everyone. Encourage continued interest in the community, with family and friends. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 30 Bond St View Map |
| District | Rangitikei |
| City/Town | Marton 4710 |
| Postal Address | 30 Bond Street, Marton 4710 |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 327 8562 |
| Fax | (06) 327 5280 |
| Manager | Jean Erbacher (Phone: (06) 327 8562) |
| Owner | Marton Edale Home Trust Board |
| Updated: 24 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 16 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 9 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We offer long term, short term and daycare services. VACANCIES AVAILABLE NOW | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | And Registered Nurse on call |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 168 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | No | Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | No | Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | No | Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 30.00 | Yes | Currently in training for qualification. Works 5 days per week. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | A Hairdresser visits on a weekly basis | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits the home on a regular basis | |
| Dietitian | No | Edale has access to this facility through Wanganui District Health Board. A regular audit is carried out by an independant qualified dietician. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Access to this facility through Aged Concern. | |
| Kaumatua | No | Access available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | No | Regular services for denominations | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Trust Board members and Friends of Edale volunteers | |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Access through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Diabetic Care | No | Access through GoWanganui District Health Board |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Access through Good Health Wanganui. Membership held with NZ Continence Association |
| Infection Control | No | Access through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Stomal Therapist | No | Access through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | RN and care staff supported by Arohanui Hospice |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Access to through Rangitikei Health Centre |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Access through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Tracheotomy Care | No | Access through Wanganui District Health Board if required |
| Dialysis | No | Access through the Renal Unit at Palmerston North Hospital if required |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | All staff in Oak Tree suite hold NZQA qualifications in dementia care of the elderly |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | No | Access through Wanganui District Health Board |
| Psychologist | No | Access through Rangitikei Health Centre |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | Contract held for Dementia Care - Day Care services |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Contract held for Dementia Care - Respite services |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Contact the Nurse Manager, Felicity Reid, to make a booking for Respite Care |
| Whanau Room | Yes | A quiet room is available for family visits in Oak Tree Suite. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Negotiable |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | In moderation |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Edale has a cat for the Rest Home |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Edale work with our local Maori Health Provider as needed |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents meetings held monthly |
| Family Committee | Yes | The manager is available for consultation with families on request. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Trust Board publish a quarterly newsletter that is distributed to Residents and their families. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our policy on managing challenging behaviour is based on individual resident's needs. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Exiting doors monitored by alarm |
| Sprinklers | Yes | A current Building compliance schedule is held. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Current Audit Report is available on the Ministry of Health website. |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Edale Home is a community project and non-profit organisation. The Trust Board consists of voluntary representatives from various community organisations.
The Home operates on the extended family principle, with staff being encouraged to show the highest standards of care at all times. Carers are aware of, and respect each resident's individual needs, religious and cultural beliefs, and values and chosen lifestyle. Documentation of the resident's progress and orders relating to resident's care and functioning of the facility are regularly updated. Personal information regarding residents are kept confidental and used only in the care of the resident. The residents nutritional needs are met by home cooked meals that are appealing and satisfying, taking into account any medically prescribed diets, ethnic or religious restrictions or moderations. Dietary audits are carried out by an independent auditor on an annual basis. The residents have access to health professionals to enable them to maintain a stable health status and optimum wellbeing. The resident has the right to access to other professionals including legal, financial and spiritual advocacy or advice. |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 |
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Edale's Activities officer develops and co-ordinates a programme with activities 5 days per week.
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| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Home cooked and delicious. Special/cultural needs catered for. Main meal at mid-day. Residents have the option of getting up for breakfast, alternatively they may be served breakfast in bed. If unwell, trays are provided in resident's rooms. | |
| Staffing Details | 1 Manager, 1 Administrator/Trust Board Secretary, 2 Registered Nurses, 1 Diversional Therapist in training, Caregivers, Domestic Staff, and a Groundsman. Casual on-call staff are also employed at Edale. | |
| Associated Complexes | Lucy Cook Court - Independent Sheltered Flats & Hadfield Court Lifestyle Homes | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Personal expenses, Private Telephones and Toll calls. | |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | No | Access to translator |
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | Available on request. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Maori Staff employed |
| Sign Language | No | Representative of the representative of Hearing Association. |
| Other Details | Yes | Edale has access to cultural support groups |
| Other Information | No | Edale also has a process in place to contact Church Ministers, Tangata Whenau and other consumer groups if required. |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | A monthly service is held in the Rest Home. |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | A monthly service is held by Marton Combined Churches |
| Methodist | Yes | Local minister regularly visits Edale and services for residents are made available throughout the year. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Communion service is held quarterly |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly communion given |
| (Other comments) | Yes | It is Edale's Policy to meet all residents' cultural needs. |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Some residents use discounted Taxi vouchers. Newmans & Inter-City Bus Stop is approximately 1 km from Edale. | |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Approximately. Very close to all amenities. In a well established area of Marton. |
| Mall | N/A | |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Marton Park and Fraeona Park. |
| Library | 1.00 km | Marton Library. |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | The majority of our Caregivers have this certificate and others are working towards this qualification |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | All staff who have undertaken the Care of Elderly Certificate units have gained the certificate. |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 2 Nov 2011 | ||