Rest Home Care
Shalom Court
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| To create and develop a boutique retirement and convalescent home with a core Jewish spirit, where residents are encouraged to shape their daily lives, families and friends are warmly welcomed, and caregivers are trained to deliver exceptional care and service |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 169a-171 St Johns Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Meadowbank |
| District | Central |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Auckland |
| Phone | (09) 521 7325 Mobile 021 874 805 |
| Fax | 09 528 3975 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Patricia Taylor (Phone: 09 521 7325) |
| Owner | Auckland Jewish Aged Home Trust Board |
| Website | http://www.shalomcourt.co.nz |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| 1 vacancies in rest home assessed cottage type area | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
| Winner of 2011 New Zealand Aged Care Association Community Connections Excellence in Care Award |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2011 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 36 | Yes | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 21 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Can be accessed when required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Can be accessed when required |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 11 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits every Thursday morning and at other times by arrangement | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Every 6 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Food Service contracted to specialist company for catering. Overseen by Dietitian | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | As requested by residents | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Available as required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | By arrangement and as requested | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | Residents are free to access any personnel of their own choice e.g. hairdresser, podiatrist, beautician etc. | |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2008 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | There is one dedicated room/unit available |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | There is a dedicated room/place available |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Maintain one room for short stay people. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Have a booking facility. Please contact administrator |
| Whanau Room | No | Could provide a room for families if necessary |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | 1 unit |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Must be approved by Management for Health & Safety requirements |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | In addition, 2 outside areas are available. Both have sun awnings or sun umbrellas for protection during the hot weather |
| Outings | Yes | Staff and volunteers transport residents to special community events. At least one escort is required to hold a First Aid Certificate. Outings include 'Operatunity', school musical productions, movies at Raye Freedman Library |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All smoking must be outdoors and away from non smoking residents |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 | ||
| Shalom Court is a boutique rest home in the eastern suburbs of Auckland. It was established for members of the Jewish community but welcomes applicants from outside the Jewish faith.
All rooms are acknowledged as being large and all have en suites. There are also independent units approved for rest home care which are ideal for the more mobile person who is able to enjoy a 1 bedroom unit. The food is regarded as exceptionally high quality and the menu very varied. We offer a 7 day a week activities programme |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2008 |
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Communicare, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Mah Jong, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, School Visits, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group, Theatre, Videos |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | The main meal of the day with meat, vegetables & dessert is at lunch time. Dinner offers a choice of soup, salad, sandwiches & a savoury dish. Fresh fruit is served. Residents can request an alternative if the main dish is not acceptable. Special dietary requirements are provided. in keeping with Jewish dietary practice certain foods are not offered. | |
| Staffing Details | Shalom Court has a proud record of staff retention with 12 of 14 staff currently employed for greater than 12 months. Most staff are required to complete the 12 month National Certificate in Care of the Aged which is funded by Shalom Court. Registered nurses are on site 5 days a week, 0800-1700 and on call outside these hours. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Refer to Management | |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Egyptian | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hebrew | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Yiddish | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Judaism | Yes | Regular arranged visits by a Rabbi |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly Holy Communion available on request from local church |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 km | Bus stops are located within a few meters of the entrance gate to Shalom Court |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Dairy on corner |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Supermarket, bank, pharmacy, florist, hairdresser, book shop, dress & shoe shops, $2 shop and food hall |
| Parks | 1.50 km | Waiatarua Reserve - Flat access with nice walks |
| Library | 3.00 km | Public libraries at Glen Innes and Remuera shopping centres, Raye Freedman Library in Meadowbank |
| Updated: 23 Jul 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | Available on line through Ministry of Health |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | No | As part of staff training, most caregivers are required to complete National Certificate |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Member of: EMA Gerontology Society Wound Care Society Bug Control Continence Society NZNO |
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| Updated: 16 Nov 2011 | ||