Rest Home Care
Aubert Home of Compassion Wanganui Ltd - Rest Home
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Following the spirit and tradition of the Sisters of Compassion, we are a community committed to providing the highest quality care.
In this catholic environment we are resolved: To have respect for the sanctity of live To have respect for the uniqueness and dignity of every person To be just and act with integrity To be prudent in the stewardship of resources To interact positively with the wider community These aims we seek to achieve with faith. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 2 Virginia Rd View Map |
| Suburb | St Johns Hill |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 348-1500 |
| Fax | (06) 348-1509 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Tineke Stokes - CEO (Phone: (06) 348-1500) |
| Owner | Sisters of Compassion (Phone: (06) 348-1500) |
| Website | http://www.compassion.org.nz/centres/wan... |
| Updated: 5 Jul 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| The Aubert Home of Compassion is a facility of choice for many. We have 24 hour registered nursing cover for rest home residents. The facility has a dedicated respite care bed with ensuite which is available for community carers to pre-book for planned breaks. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 208 | Yes | 16 hours in resthome but covered 24 hours from the hospital level |
| Enrolled Nurse | 40 | Yes | Team Leader is an enrolled Nurse |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 72 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | 15 | Yes | |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 40 | Yes | |
| Updated: 5 Jul 2011 | |||
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| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Wound Care | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Infection Control | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Work in partnership with Hospice Wanganui |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Liverpool Care Pathway used for end of life care |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | We approach the WDBH for these specialist care services |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | is available on an "as required" basis |
| Whanau Room | No | But if required we are adaptable to specific circumstances |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | married couple accomodation is also available |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | 14 rooms have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | limited to selected pieces (please check with management) |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | No | Domestic pets are welcome to visit |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | residents can have their own phone if desired |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | the complex is central heated |
| Residents Committee | Yes | regular meetings are held monthly |
| Family Committee | Yes | Quarterly meetings are held |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | two large lounges indoors and several sheltered outside areas |
| Outings | Yes | organised by Diversional Therapy |
| Rural Setting | Yes | outlook over farm hills and the Whanganui River |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Designated areas outside, and a gazebo off the rest home |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | only in designated areas |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | exterior door locking system activated at 8pm each evening |
| Sprinklers | Yes | fully compliant with all fire service regulations |
| Updated: 27 May 2010 | ||
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| In our lovely chapel, daily catholic services are held. Monthly services are available from the Presbyterian and Anglican Churches.
On site, the Sisters of Compassion are active participants in the Home of Compassions activites. The Home also offers 5 day per week interactive diversional therapy activities. |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 |
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We have a 5 day per week activity programme and residents are encouraged to participate. These activities include indoor bowls, art and crafts, music (on our surround sound system), bingo and petanque. We have many and varied outings including the park at Virginia Lake and seaside visits.
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| Updated: 12 May 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We have a well stocked and managed kitchen with meals just like home. | |
| Staffing Details | Aound about 80 staff work in the whole complex | |
| Associated Complexes | visit the Sisters of Compassion web site at http://www.hoc.org.nz/ | |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cantonese | No | But interpreter is available |
| Chinese | No | But interpreter is available |
| Chinese dialect | No | But interpreter is available |
| Dutch | Yes | Interpreter |
| English | Yes | Most common language spoken in the Home |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | Staff member |
| Flemish | No | But interpreter is available |
| French | Yes | Basic understanding and conversation |
| German | No | access to an interpreter |
| Hindi | Yes | staff member |
| Mandarin | No | But interpreter is available |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | several staff members |
| Russian | Yes | interpreter is available |
| Samoan | Yes | staff members |
| Sri Lankan | No | But interpreter is available |
| Tongan | Yes | staff member |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | monthly services are held in our chapel |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | monthly services are held in our chapel |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | we have a resident priest and hold daily services |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 km | comes to our door on an as required basis |
| Shops | 0.50 km | close to a dairy and mini mall |
| Mall | 3.00 km | located in the centre of Wanganui |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Virginia Lake is nearby |
| Library | 3.00 km | to the main library however a mobile library service comes to our premises each fortnight |
| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | Member |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | On site training and assessment by qualified assessor on staff |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | 2 of our Diversional Therapists have this qualification |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | Member |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Diversional Therapy |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 12 May 2008 | ||