Rest Home Care
O'Conor Home
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MISSION STATEMENT: To provide quality residential care for the older people in our community.
PHILOSOPHY: 1. As professionals, we are committed to assisting residents within our care to attain their optimum level of health and comfort. 2. As professionals, we acknowledge that each individual brings with them their life experiences, their place in the family, community and culture to which they belong, as well as their physical, psychological and spiritual self. 3. We believe that all care should be planned in consultation with the resident and/or family/whanau/significant others. 4. We believe that only the highest standards of care are acceptable and all staff are involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care. 5. We encourage the family/whanau to take an active role in caring for the resident, particularly those for whom death is the next stage of life. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 190 Queen Street View Map |
| City/Town | Westport 7825 |
| Postal Address | 190 Queen Street, Westport |
| District Health Board Area | West Coast |
| Phone | (03) 788 8210 |
| Fax | (03) 789 8390 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Susan Watson (Phone: (03) 788 8210) |
| Owner | O'Conor Home Memorial Trust |
| Updated: 23 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 34 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Certified to provide residential and hospital level care | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Nurse Practitioner | No | Nurse Manager, available Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm | |
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Seven registered nurses providing care over 24 hours. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 24 / 7 | Yes | 33 full time, part time and casual care givers. Cover all shifts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | ||
| Own Social Worker | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | A qualified Diversional Therapist has daily activities planned for the individaul and groups. Volunteers assist with larger group outings. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Wednesday and Thursday mornings | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular 6 weekly visits | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access as requried | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Access as requried | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chapel on site - Thursday morning services. Monthly interdenominaitonal service on a Sunday afternoon. Monthly Salvation Army meetings | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Quality Assurance co-ordinator - full time. Two cooks, 4 dining room assistants. Groundsman/Caretaker | |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Through Buller Hospital and district Nurses. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Through Buller Hospital and District Nurses. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Through local GP and visiting specialists. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Onsite wound care, comprehensive stock on hand, specialist dressing supplies as rerquried. Back up support through Buller Hospital and District Nurses. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Staff are trained in diabetic observations and care. Back up support through Buller Hospital and Diabetic Nurse. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Through Buller Hospital and Continence Advisor |
| Infection Control | Yes | Staff are trained in principles of infection control. Advice is taken from Bug Control and infection nurse, Greymouth Hospital. |
| Stomal Therapist | No | Through Buller Hospital and Palliative Care Nurse |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We seek advice through Buller Hospital and the Palliative Care Nurse as requried. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Staff are trained in palliative care and is an extension of our care duties. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | As needed through Coast Mental Health. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Through Greymouth Base Rehabilitation unit and we continue regimes set in place. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Access as needed through Buller Hospital. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Access as needed through Buller Hospital. |
| Updated: 2 May 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | According to bed availiability and category we can accomodate under 65 year olds. |
| Day Care | Yes | On assessment through CareLink we offer day service Monday to Friday. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Dependent on bed availiability. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | 30 single rooms. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | Two shared rooms with ensuites. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Two rooms with ensuites. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Ten single rooms with ensuites. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Personalised furniture can be arranged prior to admission. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Pre drinks Sunday lunch time and at residnet's discretion. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Two house cats - Ginger and Spicey. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Some rooms have phone jacks insitu. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have wall heaters. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The manager updates residents and families twice yearly on occasions, staffing and the Home happenings. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two extensive lounges at either end of the building with fires. Smaller lounge opens onto courtyard. Lobby sitting area and other private nooks. |
| Outings | Yes | Regularly to events and weekly shopping bus. Every second Sunday a bus drive to sight see. Monthly meal outing, library trips. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | On large established grounds, old trees, rose gardens and safe walking areas surrounded by dairy farm and Buller river |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Small sunny area with limited seating, meets certification requriements. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated inside area, outside on verandahs. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | We meet certification standards and contractual obligations. |
| Updated: 2 May 2011 | ||
| Background: Eugene O'Conor bequeathed land and property to a Trust for "the establishment of an institution for rearing and training destitute children and taking charge of old people".
The Rest Home was built in 1917 and run by the Sisters of Mercy until 1986. Since that date it has been run on a commercial basis by paid staff. O'Conor Home has 32 rooms and is licensed for 34 residents. Set in rural surroundings on the outskirts of town, the original buildings maintain a dignified air of peacefulness. Mature trees, beautiful gardens and well kept grounds offer a relaxed and private setting for residents. |
| Updated: 12 Feb 2009 |
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A weekly Activity programme is in place and co-ordinated by our Diversional Therapist. Those residents wishing to participate are encouraged to join in the daily events and activities.
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| Updated: 7 Nov 2011 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | English is the language spoken at O'Conor Home. We have access to interpreters should we require assistance with other languages. |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Feb 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | We have no public transport system past the Home but have a wheelchair van used for resident appointments and meetings. The wheelchair bus is available for large group outings. | |
| Shops | 1.50 km | The main shopping area is 1.5km away and open 5 and a half days a week. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Native reserve within easy walking distance and more parks in town. |
| Library | 1.50 km | Located in the main shopping area. |
| Updated: 12 Feb 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | We are a current member. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | The majority of staff have gained nationally recognised qualifications. We have on-site assessors. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| The DAA Group Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 12 Feb 2009 | ||