Help for those at home

Home Instead Senior Care Manawatu

At Home Instead Senior Care Manawatu we are passionate about providing a trusted, qualified source of help to keep your family and friends in their own homes as they grow older.

We pride ourselves on an individualised service which matches the right Caregiver for the Client to meet their specific needs and circumstances.

Whether a few hours a day or long term care 24 hours a day, we have a Caregiver that can assist you. All Caregivers are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, insured and bonded, matched to your preferences, professional and reliable.

Contact Details
Detail
AddressSuite 1 Remax Building 132 Princess St   View Map
City/TownPalmerston North
Postal AddressPO Box 12176 Palmerston North
District Health Board AreasMidCentral, Whanganui
Phone06-3578488 or 0800 336 636
Fax06 357 8489
Mobile027 568 8820
ManagerGail Wood (Phone: 0800 33 66 36)
OwnerLisa Yeates (Phone: 0800 33 66 36)
Email
Website http://www.homeinstead.co.nz
Updated: 6 Sep 2010

Service Description
There are a wide variety of services available, and we are able to flexible and include activities and support that are unique to your needs.

Our services include companionship, arrangement of and travel to appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, bathing and assistance with medication. We also provide Dementia and Alzheimer care and respite and convalescence care.

Our services also include:

Personal Care
Offer Companionship & Conversation
Monitor Diet & Eating
Provide Medication Reminders
Stimulate Mental Awareness
Assist with Morning/ Wake Up
Assist with Evening/ Tuck In
Arrange Appointments
Maintain Calendar
Organise Mail and Write Letters
Reminders for Appointment
Assist with Clothing Selection
Assist with Entertaining
Help with Travel Arrangements
Help with Reading
Participate in Hobbies and Crafts
Buy Magazines, Papers and Books
Rent and Play Movies
Plan Visits and outings
Visit Neighbours and Friends
Escort to Appointments
Accompany to Lunch or Dinner
Attend Plays or Concerts
Attend Club Meetings and Sporting Events
Record Family History
Discuss Current/ Historical Events
Arrange Appointments
Assist with Walking

Advanced Care
Help with Bathing
Assist with Dressing
Provide Grooming
Help with Incontinence Care
Assist with Eating
Dementia Care
Provide Respite Care
Provide Convalescence Care

Home Help
Collect Prescriptions
Provide Light House Keeping
Dusting and Vacuuming
Help with Washing and Ironing
Make Beds and Change Bed Linen
Organise Wardrobes and Cupboards
Take Out Rubbish
Plan, Prepare and Tidy away Meals
Check Food Expiry Dates
Supervise Home Maintenance
Answer the Door
Oversee Home Deliveries
Care for House Plants
Assist with Pet Care
Prepare Shopping Lists
Help with General Shopping
Drop off and Collect Dry Cleaning


Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
We currently operate Whanganui,Rangitikei,Manawatu,Tararu and Horowhenua regions. 24 hours 7 days a week.
Updated: 6 Sep 2010

Personal Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Attendant Care (ACC) Yes Yes Yes
Carer Support Yes Negotiable Yes
Sitter Service/Companions Yes Negotiable Yes
Live In Care (24 Hr) Yes Negotiable Yes
Other Therapists Negotiable Negotiable Yes
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) Yes Negotiable Yes
Nail Cutting (Home Visits) Yes Negotiable Yes
Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Domestic Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Meals (Fresh or Hot) Yes Negotiable Yes
Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) Yes Negotiable Yes
Shopping Assistance Yes Negotiable Yes
Transport Assistance Yes Negotiable Yes
Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Kaumatua Services
Kaumatua ServicesSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Kaumatua Services Yes Negotiable Yes We will assist our clients to maintain their cultural connections in whatever way they individually prefer.
Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care) Yes Negotiable Yes
Day Care (Non Dementia) Yes Negotiable Yes
Lunch Yes Negotiable Yes
Club/Drop in Centre Yes Negotiable Yes
Visiting Service Yes Negotiable Yes
Activities/Exercise Programme Yes Negotiable Yes
Other Social Support Yes Negotiable Yes
Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Support & Advocacy
Support & AdvocacyStatusDetails
Support and Advocacy Yes In those situations when a client has aging-related medical needs beyond our home care capabilities, we refer them to our close partners in the health care industry.
Updated: 19 Oct 2008

Subsidy Details
Home Instead Senior Care Manawatu is an ACC and Veterans approved provider of care.
Updated: 6 Sep 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 16 Oct 2008


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