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Te Wiremu House
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Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd is a Christian organisation committed to demonstrating the gospel values of love and justice for all people through its services.
Our facility also offers these services:
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 621 Aberdeen Rd View Map |
| City/Town | Gisborne |
| District Health Board Area | Tairawhiti |
| Phone | (06) 867 5817 |
| Fax | (06) 867 6934 |
| Manager | Lynette Stankovich (Phone: 06 867 5817) |
| Owner | Anglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd (Phone: 06 835 8230) |
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Updated: 22 Oct 2008 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 46 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 19 Mar 2010 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Registered Nurse |
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Yes |
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| Physiotherapist |
0.00 |
Negotiable |
May be accessed via Tairawhiti DHB or privately. |
| Occupational Therapist |
0.00 |
Negotiable |
May be accessed via Tairawhiti DHB |
| Diversional Therapist |
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Yes |
We have three co-ordinators employed within the service. They job share this role. One is a nationally qualified Diversional Therapist. |
| Activities Co-ordinator |
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Yes |
see Diversional Therapist |
| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
Weekly every Friday. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
Visits every two weeks. |
| Dietitian |
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Negotiable |
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| Accredited Visitors |
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Negotiable |
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| Kaumatua |
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Yes |
After discussion with resident, staff and Whanau we act accordingly. |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Yes |
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Updated: 21 Sep 2008 |
Nursing Specialists & Other Specialists
| Nursing Specialists & Other Specialists | Status | Details |
| Wound Care Specialist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Diabetic Care Specialist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Infection Control Specialist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Stomal Therapist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Specialist Palliative Care |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Psychiatric Care Specialist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Gerontological Care |
Yes |
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| Palliative Care |
Yes |
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| Clinical Manager |
Yes |
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| Other Nursing Specialist/s |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Psychologist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
| Psychiatrist |
Yes |
As required through Gisborne Hospital |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
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| Short Term Care |
Yes |
When beds are available |
| Palliative Care Contract |
No |
However after consulation with the GP, Gisborne's palliative care team are often involved. |
| Whanau Room |
Yes |
Several small lounges which families are welcome to use. A room is available for families to gather and have private time or stay the night if someone is dying. |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
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| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
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| Ensuite |
Yes |
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| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
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| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
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| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
1 cat |
| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
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| Maori Kaupapa |
Yes |
After consultation with the resident, families, friends and Whanau. We treat everyone as an individual regardless of race. |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
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| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
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| Confused Residents |
Yes |
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| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
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| Outings |
Yes |
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| Smokers Room |
No |
Only outside areas |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
Only in designated areas |
| Semi-Secure |
Yes |
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| Sprinklers |
Yes |
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Updated: 21 Sep 2008 |
Special Features
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TE WIREMU
The land for Te Wiremu in Aberdeen Road Gisbome was bought in 1957 for the sum of two thousand one hundred and thirty seven pounds by the J.N. Williams Memorial Trust specifically for an Anglican Retirement Home.
In December that year funds were granted by the Anglican Archdeaconry, the Diocese and the J.N. Williams Memorial Trust making it possible for building to begin.
Early in 1960 the Home which cared for 25 residents was opened by Bishop Norman Lesser and the foundation stone was laid by Mrs H.B. Williams.
In 1976 it was decided to add a new wing to accommodate another 8 residents and to up-grade the kitchen and dining room.
The next extension came in 1988 when, thanks to a generous grant from the J.N. Williams Memorial Trust, another 11 rooms and a large sun room were added to the Home.
In 1993 the kitchen and dining room were upgraded and the entry and administration areas were also extended and refurbished.
The newly upgraded rooms ensure that we provide the elderly of Gisbome with the best of care in modern pleasant surroundings.
Since November 1992 Te Wiremu has taken over the administration of the Arohaina Retirement Village three kilometres down Aberdeen Road from the Home. This extends our facilities to include independent life-style units (which are purchased on a licence to occupy basis).
Our Dementia Unit is a new custom built unit which was completed in July 2000. |
Interests And Activities
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Jigsaw, Music, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Recreation, Religious services, RSA, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group, Videos, Visitors
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Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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Are all cooked on site, a four week menu provides a varied and nutritionally balanced diet. Personal preferences are taken into account. |
| Staffing Details |
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A staff of 80 work mainly on a part time basis to care for our 90 residents.
As well as nurses, caregivers, activities officers and maintenance and grounds staff, there are also visiting specialists such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists. A hairdresser also visits weekly and Te Wiremu is fortunate to have a strong team of voluntary helpers who provide entertainment, a shopping facility, flowers, gardeners, drivers and much else besides.
Residents retain their own General Practitioners though an on call Doctor is available if needed. Most medical and pharmaceutical costs are paid for by Te Wiremu House. According to Health Department Regulations all residents are visited regularly by their GP who will also call when requested either by the nursing staff or the resident. |
| Associated Complexes |
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Carter House (Te Puke), Hodgson House (Tauranga), Waiapu House (Havelock North), Peria House (Opunake). |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Fees do not included personal toiletries, clothes, personal telephone etc. |
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Updated: 21 Sep 2008 |
Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Christianity |
Yes |
Communion service is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month in the lounge. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented |
Yes |
Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army. |
| Inter denominational |
Yes |
Ministers of other denominations also come as requested. |
| Non denominational |
Yes |
The spiritual needs of our residents are of great importance, but church affiliation is not required, nor is there any requirement to attend the services of worship held in the home. |
| (Other comments) |
Yes |
Ministry is always available in times of sickness or dying, and the needs of the family and friends are always considered. |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Public Transport |
0.50 km |
Bus |
| Shops |
0.50 km |
Dairy, hairdresser, |
| Mall |
0.00 km |
N/a |
| Parks |
0.60 km |
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| Library |
3.00 km |
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Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
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| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) |
Yes |
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| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) |
Yes |
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| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) |
Yes |
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