Help for those at home
HealthCare NZ (Wairarapa)
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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 | Tenancy 3, Master Mall, 200 Queen Street |
| City/Town | Masterton (serving from Norsewood to Featherston) |
| District Health Board Area | Wairarapa |
| Phone | 0800 275 174 |
| Fax | (06) 377 3602 |
| Owner | Healthcare NZ Limited (Phone: (04) 802 0950) |
| Website | http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| ABOUT HEALTHCARE NZ
We’re a privately owned New Zealand company which has been providing choices for care since 1988. We have over 5,000 part and fulltime staff who care for more than 17,000 New Zealanders each year and are situated in over 26 locations throughout the country. This makes us the largest provider of homecare and health services into the home in New Zealand. At HealthCare NZ we combine the advantages of being a national organisation, with a philosophy of care and nurturing of local knowledge. We seek to be sensitive to the unique needs of each family/whanau and strive to develop a personalised service that reflects each individual’s lifestyle, experience, their cultural values and spiritual beliefs. WHO CAN USE OUR SERVICES? * People with disabilities * ACC clients * Private paying clients * Community Service card holders who’ve been assessed as having a need * Care givers (for carer relief) * Children with special needs * Elderly clients * People who have been discharged from hospital Our services are intended to compliment the role of family, friends and local community services, not replace them. OUR STAFF At HealthCare NZ we pride ourselves on having excellent, professional and caring staff who will be selected for your specific needs. For Maori clients we have a comprehensive Maori Health policy in place and are able to supply Maori Care Providers if required. |
| We service from Norsewood to Featherstone. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | Manager is Registered Nurse. Other Registered Nurses also on the staff. |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Most services are arranged during business hours. |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Most services are arranged during business hours. |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Mostly arranged through Supportlinks. |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | We do have an after hours phone service. Most services are arranged during business hours. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | The meals are prepared in your own home. After hours meal prepartion can be arranged. |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | There are several options with this service. Please discuss these with the manager. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
| HOW CAN YOU ACCESS OUR SERVICES? Many people can access our services, some services may be subsidised, some fully paid, or you may choose private care. Referrals can be received from: * Yourself for private or subsidised clients * Family/Whanau * Friend * GP * Assessment unit * Disability assessors * Care givers for carer support * Hospitals Following a referral, a needs assessment will be completed by the appropriate assessment services to help determine what care you require, and to what extent it will be subsidised. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
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| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||