Help for those at home
Miranda Smith Homecare (Auckland)
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| Miranda Smith Homecare provides quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and those convalescing in the Auckland, Northland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim and Canterbury regions. Miranda Smith Homecare was established in 1999, making it the longest operating private agency in the country. Since then it has gone on to develop a reputation as an outstanding team providing excellence in care. |
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| Address | 560-562 Richmond Road |
| Suburb | Grey Lynn |
| District | Auckland Metropolitan Area |
| City/Town | Auckland, 1021 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 74127, Greenlane, Auckland,1543 |
| District Health Board Areas | Auckland, Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau |
| Phone | 0800 600 026 |
| Fax | 0800 563 409 |
| Mobile | 0800 11 20 10 |
| Manager | Jacinta Gray (Phone: (09) 522 8604) |
| Owner | Miranda Smith (Phone: (09) 522 8604) |
| Website | www.mshomecare.co.nz |
| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 | |
| We will provide help within the home. Carers will assist with getting up and going to bed, washing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene. Help may also include; light housekeeping, laundry and ironing. We are happy to cook, shop, drive and escort clients on outings.
The quallity care we provide allows clients a continued independence and ability to live in their own home. We are able to develop ongoing care plans suited to the individual needs of the client, and adapt them as required to maintain this independence. We also provide a Hospital Discharge service providing safe, reliable, private transport home from hospital and 2 - 24 hour care and support at home following discharge. Our caregivers will provide assistance with packing & loading of belongings at the hospital, ensure collection of prescriptions, complete a light grocery shop, settle client at home with food and fluids, ensure next of kin is advised client is home, safe and comfortable and informed of any post-discharge instructions and follow-up appointments. Provision of personal cars and home help as required. With Miranda Smith Homecare there is a 24 hour service. If a client needs help, support or advice at any time there is always someone to call. We can provide carers during the day or night, for either short or long-term placements. |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2010 |
| We are available throughout Greater Auckland, Northland, Hamilton & Hawkes Bay.
We also specialise in been able to provide and manage care in more remote or rural parts of New Zealand. Caregivers are available in all suburbs of North, South, East and West Auckland. eg. St Heliers, Remuera, Kohi, Orakei, Meadowbank, Greenlane, Howick, Pakuranga, Mt Eden, Epsom, Blockhouse Bay, Te Atatu, Herne Bay, Milford, Takapuna, Albany |
| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Mar 2009 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
| Lunch | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Visiting Service | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2010 | ||||
| Carer Support Subsidy |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2009 |