Help for those at home
HealthCare NZ (South Canterbury)
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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. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 22 Arthur St, View Map |
| District | South Canterbury |
| City/Town | Timaru (also Ashburton, Temuka, Waimate and Geraldine) |
| Postal Address | PO Box 1013 |
| District Health Board Area | South Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 688 5141 |
| Fax | (03) 684 4400 |
| Owner | Healthcare NZ Limited (Phone: (04) 802 0950) |
| Website | http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| Timaru, Ashburton, Temuka, Waimate, Geraldine. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Lunch | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| 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 * South Canterbury DHB; 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 |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||