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Good Partners Senior Care

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Good Partners Senior Care
"Working hand in hand with you"

Contact Details
Detail
Address11 Martin Street  
City/TownInvercargill
Postal AddressP.O Box 1557, Invercargill
District Health Board AreaSouthern (Southland)
Phone03 2162301
Fax03 2145322
Mobile0211455322
ManagerJide Samuel (Phone: 03-2162301)
OwnerJide/Ade Samuel (Phone: 03-2162301)
Email
Website www.goodpartners.co.nz
Updated: 9 Mar 2011

Service Description
We provide in home care which enable seniors in Southland to safely manage at home and enjoy an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence and autonomy.

Our mission is to provide the best physical, emotional and social care to our seniors. This is our total well-being approach. Our Caregivers are well trained, compassionate individuals. They are carefully selected, screened and insured and our biggest asset.

There may be many reasons why you are looking at care options. You may be looking for yourself or on behalf of a friend or relative, because a little support is needed with those tasks that are becoming more difficult, or because of restricted mobility through illness or an accident. We know that often this can be an emotional and difficult time and are here to ease the transition and acknowledgement that help is needed
We hope we can be a solution to your current situation by meeting your in-home care needs. A wide range of tailored services are available (personal care, companionship, home management, meal planning, running errands) leaving you and your family with a peace of mind that you and your loved ones are happy, healthy and well cared for. We work closely with other health professionals serving the needs of seniors. Our Initial assessment is free of charge with no obligation.

For more information Phone us on 03-2162301 or visit our website www.goodpartners.co.nz.
’Serving Seniors is Our Life Vision, Our Passion and Our Honour’’
Updated: 10 Jun 2010

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Southland -- Invercargill and Suburbs , Winton, Gore, Hedgehope, Otautau, Te Anau, Lumsden and Riverton .
Updated: 9 Mar 2011

Personal Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) Yes No Yes
Hairdresser (Home Visits) Yes No No
Hospice Yes Yes Yes Carer Support can be used as a Subsidy for this Service
Carer Support Yes Yes Yes Carer Support can be Used.
Sitter Service/Companions Yes Yes Yes Carer support can be used.
Live In Care (24 Hr) Yes No Yes
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) Yes Yes Yes Carer Support can be used as a Subsidy.
Updated: 10 Mar 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise.
Specialities or Areas of Expertise.StatusDetails
Wound Care. No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the wound care Nurse In the Hospital
Diabetic Care. No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the Diabetic Nurses In the Hospital
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control. Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation. Yes
Tracheotomy Care. Yes
Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes We provide Comprehensive Geriatric Care Management.
Oxygen Management Yes
Social Worker No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the Social workers In the Hospital
Occupational Therapist No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the Occupational therapists In the Hospital
Physiotherapist No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the Physiotherapists In the Hospital .
Dietitian No We Liase and have a close working relationship with the Dietitian In the Hospital
Surgical Followup Yes We provide Post Operative Care
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Community Health Nurses Yes We Liase and have a close working relationship with the District Nurses In the Hospital
Updated: 10 Mar 2011

Domestic Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Meals (Frozen) Yes No Yes
Meals (Fresh or Hot) Yes No Yes
Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used.
Shopping Assistance Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used.
Transport Assistance Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used.
Updated: 9 Mar 2011

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care) Yes Yes Yes Our Caregivers are trained in Dementia care. We provide a personalized service with Continuity of Care. Carer Support Subsidy can be used
Day Care (Non Dementia) Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used
Lunch Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used
Club/Drop in Centre No Yes Yes We don't have a Drop in Centre, but we can drop the client at the Club/Drop In Centre.
Visiting Service Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used
Activities/Exercise Programme Yes Yes Yes Carer Support Subsidy can be used. We Follow the Instructions of the Physiotherapist or Doctor.
Other Social Support Yes Yes Yes We provide lifestyle support to maintain interest and activities in and away from the home.
Updated: 10 Mar 2011

Support & Advocacy
Support & AdvocacyStatusDetails
Support and Advocacy Yes
Updated: 4 Oct 2010

Subsidy Details
Carer Support Subsidy can be used
Updated: 10 Mar 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 30 Mar 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Home Health Association Yes Member NZHHA.
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes
New Zealand Home Health Association
Updated: 4 Oct 2010