Help for those at home
HealthCare NZ (MidCentral Region)
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It is now easier to remain independent and stay in your own home with the support of Healthcare of New Zealand’s friendly team of health professionals. Whether you need help with personal care, home support, your medication, wound care, or managing your health needs, we can put together a support package designed especially for you.
Healthcare of New Zealand is a quality accredited Kiwi organisation that has been supporting people to live their lives to the full for more than 20 years. Our fully funded services are available via referral from your doctor, local needs assessment agency or through ACC. For more information about how we can support you, please contact your friendly local branch. |
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| Address | 29 Princess Street View Map |
| City/Town | Palmerston North (also centres in Levin, Dannevirke and Masterton) |
| District Health Board Areas | MidCentral, Wairarapa |
| Phone | (06) 354 8998 |
| Fax | (06) 357 6722 |
| Manager | Bob Phillips (Phone: (06) 354 8998) |
| Owner | Healthcare NZ Limited (Phone: (04) 802 0950) |
| Website | http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| Manawatu/Horowhenua: (contact details listed above)
Levin/Otaki: PH (06) 368 7125 FAX (06) 368 7156 PO Box 621, Levin 5540 levin.office@healthcarenz.co.nz Dannevirke: PH (06) 374 4040 FAX (06) 374 4041 Barraud St, Dannevirke 4930 dannevirke.office@healthcarenz.co.nz Wairarapa: Tenancy 3, Master Mall, 200 Queen Street, Masterton 5810 PH (06) 377 3600 FAX (06) 377 3602 wairarapa.office@healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 13 Nov 2009 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | Yes | No | We also provide rehabilitation support services under our ACC contract. |
| Carer Support | Yes | No | No | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care. | Yes | |
| Community Health Nurses | Yes | We also provide Well Care Checks - where we will come to your place of business and provide health checks for staff such as blood pressure, heart checks and blood glucose levels and provide referrals to appropriate medical services where necessary. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Most of our services are fully funded or subsidised, but they can also be paid for privately.
We support people through the: * Ministry of Health * MidCentral and Wairarapa DHBs; and * ACC attendant care To gain access to our high-quality services, speak with your doctor, local needs assessment agency, or ACC case-worker. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||