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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.

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Contact Details
Detail
Address621 Aberdeen Rd   View Map
City/TownGISBORNE 4010
District Health Board AreaTairawhiti
Phone(06) 867 5817
Fax(06) 867 6934
Mobile
ManagerLynette Stankovich (Phone: 06 867 5817)
OwnerAnglican Care (Waiapu) Ltd (Phone: 06 835 8230)
Email
Updated: 22 Aug 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care46
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyNo
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
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 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 Yes see Diversional Therapist
Hairdresser Yes Weekly every Wednesday & Friday.
Podiatrist Yes Visits can be arranged.
Dietitian Negotiable
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Yes After discussion with resident, staff and Whanau we act accordingly.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes
Updated: 2 Sep 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Diabetic Care Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Infection Control Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Stomal Therapist Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Specialist Palliative Care Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Palliative Care Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Other Nursing Specialities Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Psychologist Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital
Psychiatrist Yes As required through Gisborne Hospital

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes When beds are available
Palliative Care Contract No However after consulation with the GP, Gisborne's palliative care team are often involved.
Palliative Care Provided Yes We are an approved Liverpool Care Pathway provider
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 a resident is unwell.
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes A much loved cat "Purdie"
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet No However, pets do often visit
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Maori Kaupapa Yes The Anglican Church Tikanga Maori form part of the Anglican support structure and Treaty of Waitangi
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Smokers Room No Only outside areas
Smoking Permitted Yes Only in designated areas
Semi-Secure Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 3 Nov 2011

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 & Activities

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

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Are all cooked on site, a four week menu provides a varied and nutritionally balanced diet. Personal preferences are taken into account. The menu is audited annually by a Registered Dietitian
Staffing Details A staff of 110 work mainly on a part time basis to care for our 90 residents. As well as a Chaplain, nurses, caregivers, Diversional Therapist/activities officers, cleaners, laundry personel,maintenance and grounds staff, there are also visiting specialists such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists. A hairdresser also visits twice weekly. Te Wiremu is fortunate to have a strong team of voluntary helpers who provide entertainment, flowers, drivers, Veteran support 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 Carter House (Te Puke), Hodgson House (Tauranga), Waiapu House (Havelock North), Peria House (Opotiki) and Colwyn House (Hastings).
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Fees do not included personal toiletries, clothes, personal telephone, non-subsidised medicines, pay-to-view TV (Sky) etc.
Updated: 3 Nov 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
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
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.50 km Bus
Shops 0.50 km Dairy, hairdresser,
Mall 0.00 km N/a
Parks 0.60 km
Library 3.00 km

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)


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