Help for those at home
The Good Companion (Christchurch, Nelson, Wanaka, Otago)
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| We provide specialist aged care- live in or by the hour, for elderly, convalescing, respite and palliative clients, in their own homes, offering a viable alternative to rest home care. Christchurch, Nelson, Wanaka and beyond. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | PO Box 36-401 |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Areas | Canterbury, Nelson Marlborough, Canterbury, Southern (Otago) |
| Phone | 0800 323 717 |
| Fax | 03 323 7546 |
| Mobile | 0274525662 |
| Manager | Tessa Hay (Phone: 03 3237177) |
| Website | http://www.thegoodcompanion.co.nz |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | |
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"We wish to acknowledge the wonderful job you and your team of companions did in lovingly and respectfully caring for Mum. Her comfort and her wishes were always paramount..it enabled Mum to remain in her own home - this was her utmost wish" Read family, Nov 2010 The girls have been so excellent and have added so much enjoyment to mother’s daily life... they have changed her life from existing to living. Polly Warren |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 |
| The Good Companion provides home care services in order to maintain and support our clients’ independence, enabling them to continue to remain in their own home for as long as possible. Our versatile service provides anything from a two hour shopping trip to full 24 hour care. Our aim is to help our clients to enjoy the fullest life possible, and to provide peace of mind to their families.
Our care services include: Live-in care Personal Care Convalescent care Palliative Care Sleepovers and Night Duty Full rostered 24 hour care We also offer a comprehensive range of Companionship services such as Home Management & Administration Medication reminder Shopping & Cooking Errands, appointments & outings Entertaining Rest home visits How has The Good Companion helped you? “they have been a great support to my elderly mother, and have helped to keep my mind at rest. They help with cooking and shopping as necessary, take my mother on outings and to appointments, and generally help to keep her happy, well and entertained. They always stay in touch with me, and when I’m away from Christchurch, I know that they are keeping an eye on my mother and will let me know if they have any concerns.” R. Judkins.. “My mother suffered a stroke 18 months ago and was only eligible for 2 hours of subsidised care per week. The stroke affected my mother’s mobility and independence and she really needed more help than this. She has been able to stay in her own home as her Companion called daily to help with meals, laundry and household administration until she had recovered. We have found that the Companions have a natural affinity with the elderly and their care has given my mother the confidence to stay on in her own home. |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 |
| Christchurch
Nelson Wanaka |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2010 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice | Yes | No | Yes | at home |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Contact your GP or Needs Co-ordinator to see if you are entitled to Carer Support subsidy |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Therapists | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Feb 2010 | ||||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Care | Yes | carers |
| Palliative Care | Yes | carers |
| Updated: 16 Feb 2010 | ||
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 May 2008 | ||||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Care (Dementia Care) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Visiting Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Social Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 May 2008 | ||||
| Carer Support subsidy |
| Updated: 21 May 2008 |