Rest Home Care
Ngahuru Home
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Ngahuru Home cares for older people in Hawera in tranquil family-friendly surroundings near Naumai Park. Our experienced staff will tailor our services to suit your unique needs.
Our dedicated staff support residents in maintaining their preferred lifestyles and independence in a home-like environment. We encourage residents to stay involved with their community, whether it's visiting their favourite hairdresser or attending their marae or RSA club. We offer regular church services or residents can visit their own church. We even welcome most pets. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 50 Gladstone St View Map |
| Suburb | Hawera |
| District | South Taranaki |
| City/Town | Hawera |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 278 6444 |
| Manager | Chris McDonald (Phone: (06) 278 6444) |
| Owner | Presbyterian Support Central |
| Website | http://www.psc.org.nz |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty Monday-Friday, and on call 24/7 | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled Nurses are part of our care team | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | An approved physiotherapist provides manual handling training to all staff as required | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Family Works Taranaki can provide counselling services as needed | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | The full time Diversional Therapist offers a varied and stimulating programme. Various activities such as outings, reading, crosswords, housie are offered on a daily basis | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Assists Diversional Therapist with Rest Home and Day Care programmes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly hairdressing services available in the salon at reasonable rates | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Approved podiatrist provides services in our facility once a month | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus developed by dietician and reviewed every 6 weeks | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Stroke Foundation, Blind Foundation, RSA, and members of relevant organisations visit regularly | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chaplain provides ecumenical support | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are well supported by a committed team of volunteers | |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital Psychogeriatric Team |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Senior Registered Nurse in this position |
| Psychologist | Yes | Referral made as appropriate |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Referral made as appropriate |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | manager has post Grad qualifications in Health Sciences |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | 5 days a week, lunchtime meal provided plus transport |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Contract with local NASC agency to provide rehabilitation |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Carer Support and Respite available in both our Rest Home and Hospital |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Hospice Taranaki |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Hospital lounge available for families |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | No | 2 rooms if available at time, are suitable for couples |
| Ensuite | Yes | Not all rooms - bathrooms and toilets appropriately located throughout the facility |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | At present we have 1 cat called "Turbo" |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | On request of resident |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular meetings are held |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 3 lounges are available to all residents, Two have tea making facilities. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings to Senior Citizens afternoons and other functions |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Adjacent to picturesque Naumai Park and lovely rural views |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Designated area provided |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Ngahuru Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 |
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Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Games, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group, Videos, Womens Institute |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All dietary needs catered for. Meals on wheels service offered 7 days per week | |
| Staffing Details | We have a strong emphasis on continuing education and expect a high standard of care from our staff | |
| Associated Complexes | Chalmers Home in New Plymouth | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Available on request | |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Ngahuru Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | No public transport but on call taxi available. Facility van available for transport | |
| Shops | Shops within walking distance if fit, otherwise taxi service to ferry residents | |
| Parks | Naumi Park adjacent to Ngahuru Home. Recently upgraded | |
| Library | Close enough although we have a mobile library service as well. | |
| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 20 Oct 2011 | ||