Little Sisters of the Poor

Saint Joseph's Home, as all facilities owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, exists to extend hospitality towards the Aged suffering from financial need, loneliness or other difficulties. we do this recalling the words of the Lord " I was astranger and you welcomed me" Matthew 25.35

Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love fillled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassioate love and mercy of God for all persons.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address	9 Tweed Street
Suburb	Herne Bay
District	Central
City/Town	Auckland
District Health Board Area	Auckland
Phone	(09) 361 4600
Manager	Mother Cecilia (Phone: (09) 361 4600)
Email
Updated: 4 Jan 2009

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Total number of beds at this level of care	5
Long term vacancy	No
Subsidised short term care vacancy	No
Private short term care vacancy	No
Althought we do not have a rest home vacancy.
Impending vacancy	No
Contract with DHB	Yes
Certification	Yes
Updated: 30 Jul 2010

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	24 hour / 7 day cover.
Enrolled Nurse	Yes
Nurse Assistant	Yes
Physiotherapist	Yes	4 mornings per week.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	A comprehensive programme is scheduled throughout the year.
Hairdresser	Yes	Once a week.
Podiatrist	Yes	Once a month.
Dietitian	Negotiable	Dietitian reviews individual needs as required for clinical needs.
Accredited Visitors	No	We have a wonderful group of volunteers who assist our residents.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	Catholic Priest and Catholic Religious Sisters
Other Personnel	Yes	Kitchen and Pantry Satff
Updated: 10 Jul 2008

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes
Wound Care	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Diabetic Care	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Continence Advisor	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Infection Control	No	Registered Nurse assigned.
Stomal Therapist	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Specialist Palliative Care	Yes	We work closely with Mercy Hospice.
Psychiatric Care	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Stroke Rehabilitation	No	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Specialised Dementia Care	No	We are not equiped and designed to deal with specialised care.
Gerontological Care	Yes	We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Urology	Yes
Clinical Manager	Yes	Nursing Facilitator on site.
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Features
Feature	Status	Details
Day Care	No	Social Centre for independent elderly.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care	Yes	Independent studio stay - no nursing provided.
Rooms (Single)	Yes
Ensuite	Yes
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	To be discussion with the Nursing Facilitator as rooms are partially furnitured.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	To be discussion with the Nursing Facilitator.
Pets In Residence	Yes	We have a cat.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	All cost are residents responsibility.
Residents Committee	Yes	Regular meeting are held for our residents.
Newsletter	Yes	Weekly newsletter.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes
Confused Residents	Yes	Subject to clinical diagnosis.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes
Outings	Yes
Semi-Secure	Yes
Sprinklers	Yes
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Interests And Activities
Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books,Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Pool table, Spa, Videos
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Additional Information
Topic		Details
Details re Meals		Breakfast served at 8am. 3 course main meal served at mid day. 3 course light meal served at 5.30pm. Morning tea, afternoon tea & supper provided.
Staffing Details		24 hour / 7 day registered nurse cover. Caregivers, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry and Admin staff on site. Care is supplemented by the Sisters .
Associated Complexes		Sacred Heart Home & Hospital in Dunedin.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include		Rest Home care per day - $113.52 Hospital Care per day - $188.66 additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care.
Updated: 10 Jul 2008

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Cantonese	Yes	Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Chinese	Yes	Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Croatian	Yes	Staff member on site during some of the week.
English	Yes
French	Yes	The Sisters can all speak French.
Mandarin	Yes	Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Samoan	Yes	Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Tongan	Yes	Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Other Details	Yes	The Sisters can speak a variety of different languages.
Updated: 10 Jul 2008

Religious Affiliations
Religious Affiliations	Status	Details
Roman Catholic	Yes	The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters.
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport		Bus transport is a short walk from the home.
Shops		Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks.
Parks		Erin Park is a short walk from the home.
Library		Leys Library is located in Ponsonby.
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Credentials
Credential	Status	Details
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH)	Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme)	No	Some resources are available on site.
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010)	No	We work with Wellcare and support staff to attend programmes in conjunction with homes in the same location.
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)	Yes
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency)	Yes

Updated: 26 Jun 2008