Help for those at home
Presbyterian Support Central - Home Support
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Presbyterian Support Central provides Home Support services in the Southern half of the North Island. Our services are available to people who live in their own homes but feel they now need help with some household jobs.
It is our philosophy to offer people a home care service that enhances daily living and promotes independence, choice and health and empowers people to continue lving in their own home. We offer help with personal care housework giving your carer a break day care - a day away from your own home short term residential home care Assistance is given to ACC, subsidised and private paying clients. To continue to deliver services to the highest standards all work is co-ordinated and monitored on a regular basis. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| District | Lower North Island |
| Phone | 0800 100 277 |
| Website | http://www.psc.org.nz/SITE_Default/SITE_... |
| Updated: 5 Aug 2010 | |
| Presbyterian Support Central Home Support is available in:
Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Kapiti, Hutt Valley and Wellington |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Hospice | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Some hospices have a contract with PSC to deliver Home Support Services |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Negotiable | Negotiable | Yes | |
| Other Therapists | Yes | Yes | Yes | Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Nail Cutting (Home Visits) | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Service Coordinators are Clinical Managers |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | Negotiable | Negotiable | Assess for Total Mobility scheme |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | Yes | No | Provided at Kapiti Cottage, Paraparaumu. Most PSC elderly care homes also provide dementia day care services |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | Yes | No | Most PSC elderly care homes provide day care services |
| Lunch | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | |
| Club/Drop in Centre | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | Provided at some PSC elderly care homes. Refer to www.psc.org.nz |
| Visiting Service | Yes | Negotiable | No | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Other Social Support | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 | ||||
| Subsidised services are provided to people who have been assessed and reffered by the local Needs Assessment Teams |
| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 |
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Quality monitoring and benchmarking system |
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| Updated: 8 Jun 2006 | ||