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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
Address9 Tweed Street  
SuburbHerne Bay
DistrictCentral
City/TownAuckland
District Health Board AreaAuckland
Phone(09) 361 4600
ManagerMother Cecilia (Phone: (09) 361 4600)
Email
Updated: 4 Jan 2009

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care5
Long term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyNo
Althought we do not have a rest home vacancy.
Impending vacancyNo
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Updated: 30 Jul 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
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 ExpertiseStatusDetails
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
FeatureStatusDetails
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
TopicDetails
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
LanguageStatusDetails
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 AffiliationsStatusDetails
Roman Catholic Yes The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters.
Updated: 26 Jun 2008

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
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
CredentialStatusDetails
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
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH)
Updated: 26 Jun 2008



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