Help for those at home
HealthCare NZ (Southland 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 | 135 Spey Street, View Map |
| City/Town | Invercargill (also Te Anau, Gore, Alexandra and Balclutha) |
| Postal Address | PO Box 879 |
| District Health Board Areas | Southern (Southland), Southern (Otago), Southern (Southland) |
| Phone | (03) 211 0820 |
| Fax | (03) 218 2001 |
| Owner | Healthcare NZ Limited (Phone: (04) 802 0950) |
| Website | http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| At HealthcareNZ we aim to give you a quality, personalised service. Our staff of support workers and nurses are chosen for their experience,skills and reliability.
Your support will be managed by a co-ordinator who will visit you at home to assess your needs and assist you in identifying the most appropiate ways to meet your ongoing requirements. You have the right to choose the Support Worker that you prefer to provide your support service. If your Support Worker is ill or on holiday you have the right to a replacement. Your Co-ordinator will contact you to talk about this. Our Services include: *personal care such as grooming,showering and dressing *homehelp such as housework; assistance with meal preparation, shopping, mobility; and many other areas in which you may need help *nursing care such as post-operative care, wound care, medication management, palliative care, and many other specialised nursing services *additional services, which may be available in your area. * Staying in your own home has never been easier! |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2010 |
| Invercargill (including Te Anau): (03) 211 0820
Gore: (03) 208 1953 Balclutha / West Otago: (03) 418 3666 Alexandra: (03) 448 6670 |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Carer Support | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care. | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Community Health Nurses | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Transport Assistance | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| We provide services under the following contracts:
* Ministry of Health disability support and personal health * ACC attendant and nursing/wound care * ACC social rehabilitation assessments * ACC home and community support for serious injury * ACC home and community support for non-serious injury * ACC training independent living |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||