Contact Details

Detail
Address	69 Lake Road   View Map
Suburb	Ohinemutu
District	West
City/Town	Rotorua
Postal Address	69 Lake Rd, Rotorua
District Health Board Area	Lakes
Phone	(07) 349 6633
Fax	(07) 349 6622
Manager	Gail Edwards (Phone: (07) 349 6633)
Owner	Gail Edwards (Phone: 07 3496633)
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Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Service Description

INTRODUCTION We offer a comfortable caring alternative environment for Adults who do not want to use Rest Homes for their Daycare. The Daybreak concept of providing support to adults who have a disability and their caregivers is innovative in that we offer a range of options that can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. Whether you want to access our day care on a casual basis, for half a day or a permanent weekly program, we can work with you to design the right package. We start with your need, not our program. OUR FACILITY On entering our facility you will find that it is laid out in such a way as to create various living spaces. This allows people to move freely about Daybreak just as they would in their own home. There are several lounges that are furnished with attractive and comfortable suites and chairs, special ornaments, tapestries, books, flowers and other ‘nic nacs’ that make a place a home. One of the lounges has a TV. A bedroom with two day beds provides a quiet place where folk can have a rest or where they can be cared for if they are feeling poorly.Each lounge has a variety of magazines and books if you choose to spend some time reading. The office over looks the larger, dining, hard floor area that we also use for games,entertainment and more active pursuits. The well-equipped main kitchen is centrally located, however there is a smaller kitchen located off one of the lounges that people are welcome to use. There is a special area with a bowling mat set up where you are able to sit down to bowl.There are four bathrooms and toilets located in various places throughout Daybreak. This means if you need to spend extra time in the bathroom, then you can do this uninterrupted. We also have a full disability access wet area shower. We take pride in the homely, welcoming appearance of Daybreak. OUR CARE We believe that one of the keys to happiness is maintenance of good health. Where necessary we can support and monitor your health care. For example we can administer your medication or assist you with showering and personal cares if this is required. Even if you are feeling poorly we may be able to care for you here and don’t discourage you from attending Daycare . The exception to this however is, if you have something that if passed on to others and may compromise other people’s health e.g the flu. If you require more intensive nursing care such as wound dressing then the District Nurse can attend to you here in privacy. OUR PERSONNEL We select our staff carefully and try to ensure a good mix of personalities. All are long serving. We have a number of wonderful carers, a cook, a cleaner and maintenance man. What with our day care members and staff we are sure that you will find someone here who you can comfortably relate to. It is considered important that all staff hold a current First Aid Certificate and the management encourages all staff to under take further relevant training. WHAT HAPPENS IN A TYPICAL DAY? Our van drivers, who are also our carers pick up those who need transport.Unfortunately this service may not be available if you live outside a 21k radius of the daycare or if require a mobility van. You will usually find that about 24 - 35 people attend each day. We commence the day with balance and chair exercises prior to morning tea. There are a range of activities that people may participate in such as board games, bowls, cards or just sitting in the area of ones choosing and having a good chat. We also have craft available and its popularity depends on the group of people who are attending at the time. Entertainers and visiting speakers often visit.Twice a month we hold happy hours and once a month we have a high tea. The atmosphere is like that of a club where you can meet old friends or make new ones. Fun and laughter is on the menu with activities to interest all. All meals are home cooked by our own cook and are nutritious and varied. All diets are catered for. Generally our folk enjoy traditional fare comprising of casseroles, roasts, meat and three vegetables. Dessert is also served. Morning and afternoon teas include home baking. In summer we may enjoy a BBQ or go on a picnic to a favorite spot. The Daybreak vans are used for outings, which are popular. People particularly enjoy visiting places they know well and comment about all the changes that have happened over time. HOW FLEXIBLE CAN WE BE? Times can be made to suit clients by arrangement and day, half day and casual hourly rates are available on request. GETTING TO KNOW YOU We know that you will probably feel apprehensive about coming to meet us. For this reason we like to arrange to come out and meet you first in your own home, particularly if you live in the Rotorua area.We also extend an invitation to spend the day with us, free of charge, if you are considering commencing daycare and are unsure if this will suit you. It is quite possible that you will meet someone who you have come across before. We invite you to come and have some wonderful days with us. Inspections are invited and bookings are essential.

Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced

We mainly service the wider Rotorua area but we encourage people to be imaginative about how they could use our services. Perhaps you are visiting Rotorua on holiday or for a days shopping, and would like to give the person you care for a break too. Please contact us to see how we can assist.

Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Personal Assistance

Type	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication)	Yes	Yes	No	We can administer medication if necessary. If you require wound care then the District Nurse can attend to this here. If you have special requirements please let us know and we will do our best to meet your need.
Hairdresser (Home Visits)	Yes	No	No	Hairdresser available if required. We have our own hairdressing area. Self payment. Costs are very reasonable.
Attendant Care (ACC)	Yes	Yes	No	We are able to take ACC daycare Clients
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing)	Yes	Yes	No	We have a wet area shower and are able to assist our clients with showering and personal care. Additional payment is required for this service but it may be that you are eligible for a subsidy. Please speak to the manager regarding this.
Nail Cutting (Home Visits)	Yes	No	No	We are able to provide a visiting Podiatrist
Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise (HSS)

Specialities or Areas of Expertise (HSS)	Status	Details
Community Health Nurses	Yes
Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Domestic Assistance

Type	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
Transport Assistance	No	No	No	We provide transport to and from the facility only. The facility is positioned close to town so if you wish to attend a part day or have an appointment in town we will call a taxi for you, unfortunately this will be at a personal cost to you.
Updated: 1 Mar 2010

Companionship

Companionship	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care)	Yes	Yes	No	Level one, we are unable to take clients who wander.
Day Care (Non Dementia)	Yes	Yes	No	We provide daycare for those that live in the community.
Lunch	Yes	Yes	No	We have a great Cook who does wonderful home baking
Club/Drop in Centre	Yes	Yes	No	Atmosphere is like that of a club however we operate a formal booking system.
Visiting Service	Yes	Yes	No	We visit our new clients prior to them joining our service. We also visit our folk when they are sick at home or in hospital as time permits.
Activities/Exercise Programme	Yes	Yes	No	We have a comprehensive program that includes a daily exercise program.
Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Support and Advocacy

Support and Advocacy	Status	Details
Support and Advocacy	No	We will advise you of the correct people to contact if you need assistance.
Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Subsidy Details

If you require information about whether you might be eligible for a subsidy we advise you to contact your own GP. A referral may then be made to a Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination agency. You may choose to privately pay for our services. For example family members can contribute a small amount (eg $ 40 plus GST) towards a day when they can have peace of mind and the person requiring care have a good day out. Where else could one get such entertainment at such reasonable cost? If you have been 'saving for a rainy day' well perhaps this is it.

Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Languages Spoken

Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
Maori - Te Reo	Yes	Some of our clients speak Maori and are encouraged to do so.
Updated: 15 Mar 2010

Credentials

Credential	Status	Details
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation)	Yes
Other details	Yes	Audited by Midland district health boards. A Registered Enrolled Nurse is on site.
Updated: 15 Mar 2010