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Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital, Porirua - South Wing

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Residents always come first at Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital.

Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital offers modern, comfortable living with terrific sea views and lots of sunshine. Panoramic views across the motorway to Porirua Harbour mean there's always something to see. We're just a short, easy walk to Aotea Lagoon, with its gardens, picnic areas, birdlife and children's adventure playground. Shops and services are close by.

Harbourview is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.

As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.

For more information, please visit the Bupa link below.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address5 Bowlers Wharf Lane   View Map
SuburbPapakowhai
City/TownWellington
District Health Board AreaCapital & Coast
Phone(04) 233 0756
Fax(04) 237 0456
Mobile
ManagerShane Whaanga (Phone: (04) 233 0756)
OwnerBupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99)
Email
Website http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos...
Updated: 27 Mar 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 23 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care31
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 23 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours per day.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes As required.
Occupational Therapist 0.00 Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes Recreational Officer works 5 days a week.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Visits weekly.
Podiatrist Yes Visits six weekly.
Dietitian Yes As required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Several denominations visit on a regular basis.
Other Personnel Yes A Team of support staff including Chef, Administrator, Gardeners, Handyman
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes as required
Infection Control Yes
Specialist Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Urology Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes If beds available.
Whanau Room Yes A private small lounge available however do not accomodate overnight stays
Rooms (Single) Yes
Ensuite No However all rooms have toilet and handbasin.
May Bring Own Furniture No However some negotiation.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We have a bird and two cats
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes Regular monthly resident meetings.
Family Committee Yes Relatives group meeting 6 monthly.
Newsletter Yes Quarterly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Separate hospital lounge, extensive views of Porirua Harbour
Outings Yes Regular outings
Smokers Room Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes In identified areas.
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Special Features
Near new facility eight years old, terrific views, great staff who provide warm, friendly, professional care. We encourage and welcome Family involvment.

Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital is owned by Bupa Care Services - specialists in aged care.

We provide New Zealanders with:

• Personal Medical Alarms
• Retirement village living
• Rest home care
• Hospital care
• Day care for the elderly
• Special Dementia Care
• Dementia care
• Respite care

The team at Bupa Care Services is passionate about helping older New Zealanders to get the most out of life. Our strong caring ethics, dedication and respect are valued by people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives – so trust is intrinsic to the way we work.
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Interests & Activities

Regular newsletters from Age Concern, visits to Blind Foundation as required (talking books supplied), we visit the RSA monthly for local bowling tournament (servicemen and women visit ex service people), residents can attend Stroke Group if desired, regular bingo, weekly church service (different denominations), cooking, craft, art, cards, email and internet within the facility, entertainment organised regularly, exercises every Tuesday mornings, happy hour twice a month on Fridays, indoor games (scrabble, indoor golf), visit to local library fortnightly, notable views (Porirua Harbour, hills and motorway), newspaper reading if required, electric beds, quizzes are a favourite pass-time here, regular shopping trips, individual residents can have Sky TV installed (extra cost), videos shown as desired, regular outings.

Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals We have a fully trained chef, with a six week revolving menu.
Staffing Details Well staffed with experienced staff. ACE training programme. The caregivers at Harbourview are a great group of indiviuals who put the resdients quality of life first.
Associated Complexes Part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Hairdresser, newspaper, telephone, contact Manager for further information
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Chinese Yes
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Niuean Yes
Rarotongan Yes
Samoan Yes
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Christianity Yes
Non denominational Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 1.00 km 5 minute walk to nearest bus stop, 10 minutes to train.
Shops 1.00 km 10 minutes drive to large mall, 10 minutes walk to dairy.
Mall 10.00 km 5-10 minutes drive
Parks 2.00 km Just a few minutes drive to park and lagoon.
Library 10.00 km Ten minute drive to library.
Updated: 12 Aug 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
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
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) Yes
Updated: 18 Oct 2011


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