Rest Home Care
Wesleyhaven - Deckston Home
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MISSION STATEMENT
Wesley Community Action Services for Older People work within the community with older adults to help them achieve and maintain a quality of life they control and enjoy. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 249 Rata Street |
| Suburb | Naenae |
| City/Town | Lower Hutt |
| District Health Board Area | Hutt Valley |
| Phone | (04) 567 8766 |
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| Manager | Karen Rhind (Phone: (04) 567 8766) |
| Website | http://www.wesleyca.org.nz/wesleyhaven-v... |
| Updated: 18 May 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Updated: 18 May 2012 | |
| RESIDENTS
“Like living in a little bit of heaven.” “Food, good choice of food, sausages, meatloaf, everyday a choice of two. Don’t have to go to the supermarket or do the washing up afterwards. I like my bedroom in here too, it’s small but I like it. One of these girls will take me for a shower. That wouldn’t happen everyday when I was at home alone.” “Really appreciate the dedication and friendliness of all the staff.” “I enjoy it immensely. I like the caregivers here. They’d do anything for you. I like the meals, one of the reasons I had to come was I wasn’t cooking too well at home on my own. It’s very peaceful because we’re tucked away in the bush, it’s so quiet here.” “It’s more social here than when I was in my own home by 10,000 times. Oh yes. When I first came in it was Christmas and I had people from all round the island call into see me when they were down here. It was my birthday the other day and I had some friends from Te Puke come into see me.” “You get an amazing view, at night time all the street light up like a Christmas tree, that bus service is superb. Get on the bus, sit anywhere you like. Every 15 minutes it goes.” “Doctor said you just can’t go past WesleyHaven, it’s the carers, they are often there long term, they are very happy in their work and he recommended it highly.” “The grounds are nice, beautifully kept, we go for walks in the warmer months. The gardens are so nicely looked after.” RELATIVES & FRIENDS OF RESIDENTS “They are very good. They don’t rush. They respect mum’s likes and dislikes because even with short term memory loss she is fiercely independent. She’s got her own little room with all her things from home.” “I do feel on the whole they are very good. It’s the carers that make it rather than the building. They all know mum by name which is so important. They make a point of using her name even if they are passing her in the hallway at least she hasn’t forgotten her own name even if she’s forgotten most other things.” “If there are angels on earth then these girls are them. They do a marvellous job”. STAFF “The staff are all really good, I think we’ve got a really good team here, we don’t have a high staff turnover, casuals come and go but the permanent staff seem to stay on which is really good. Some staff have been here over 20 years.” “I think the residents get a fuller life, they appear to be very happy. A lot of them have come from living alone and they really enjoy the company, we’ve had a couple that have just come in for respite care, one’s just turned a hundred, and they’re staying permanently now, one’s just gone home, she’ll be back in a couple of weeks, before she came in she was very morbid, and they can’t believe the spring in her step now since she’s been here, so they’re looking at sending her back here and she wants to come back here.” “We take a personal interest in the clients; the residents here are not just a number.” |
| Updated: 18 May 2011 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | On duty Monday - Friday. As Wesley Hospital is close by, there is a Registered Nurse on call 24 hours per day for emergencies. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A referral is made to the Community Physiotherapist for routine physiotherapy services. The Wesleyhaven consultant physiotherapist may be available for emergencies. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | A referral is made to the Community Occupational Therapy Services. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | (see Recreation Co-ordinator) | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The Recreation Co-ordinator runs an enjoyable programme encompassing exercise classes, brain teaser activities such as word games, crosswords, quizzes, outings/van rides, cooking, music, housie and happy hour. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | The hairdresser visits weekly and provides a very reasonably priced service. Staff are happy to book an appointment for residents. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The Podiatrist visits 6 weekly and appointments made 6-12 weekly as required. The resident is responsible for the costs. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | A referral is made if required to the Community Dietician. Staff liaise as appropriate with the Hospital Dietician following discharge from Hospital. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Wesley is open to such programmes, but this service is more commonly used by those living in the wider community. Residents do however enjoy visits from various Wesley volunteer visitors. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Hikamate Ngaki holds the position of Advisor to Wesley Community Action on Maori Tikanga. Hikamate is also available to visit Maori residents if requested. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | No | Chuch Services are held monthly on Thursday's at Deckston. residents are also welcome to attend twice weekly services held at nearby Strand Rest Home. Representatives of local parishes also provide pastoral support. | |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2010 | |||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Each persons situation is carefully assessed. We endeavour to ensure that your individual needs are met. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We offer respite and convalescent care and occasional day support |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | We also have two double rooms for couples. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to make their rooms as homelike as possible, by bringing in personal items and furniture as appropriate. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Ocasional use is acceptable. Supervision may be required. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have our own rest home cats (Amber & Boxy), tropical fish and there are regular visits from K9 (Canine) Friends & The SPCA |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Small pets perhaps such as birds or fish would be permitted. Where suitable, visits by resident’s pets are encouraged. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A cordless phone is available. Individual phones may be installed at residents cost. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents across Wesleyhaven are represented on this committee. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Residents also receive their own copies of the monthly Activities sheet. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Wesleyhaven has an excellent reputation in this area. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Wesleyhaven is very accomodating of residents with special needs |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There is a large communal lounge with Sky TV, a video/Dvd and organ plus small lounges on each floor. |
| Outings | Yes | A variety of outings are organised. Families are also encouraged to keep residents linked to the wider community. |
| Rural Setting | No | However, the home is surrounded by bush and extensive glorious gardens. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Smoking is permitted only in the outside conservatory area. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In outside conservatory only. Supervision may be required. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2010 | ||
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| Wesley Deckston Home
The smells of home cooking and baking waft from the kitchen directly over the servery to the sunny dining room and spacious communal lounge. Views from the dining room's full length windows and sliding doors opening onto a deck encompass open space, gardens, bush and in the distance, the suburb of Naenae. As this is a relatively small home with just 27 rooms, residents get to know each other well resulting in a friendly environment and cheerful banter. The rooms are arranged on two separate levels with the communal areas an active hub between them. The design is the more traditional concept of each room having its own hand-basin with bathroom facilities being shared. Residents can either retain their own General Practitioner or attend the weekly clinic held at Deckston by General Practitioner Dr Thomson from the Naenae Medical Centre. The staff enjoy humour and a good team culture with Deckston Home being used as the Wesleyhaven pilot for a new "Strength Based" programme being introduced throughout Wesley Community Action. This will further enhance the Deckston team's way of working together to assist residents and each other. WESLEY COMMUNITY ACTION SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE PHILOSOPHY Wesley Community Action provides services for older people that are life enhancing, complement individual lifestyles and promote personal growth. We unconditionally value and honour each person as a contributing member of the community recognising that each person is an expression of a particular culture, social network, environment and life experience. We also recognise that people have spiritual, social, sexual, emotional, physical and intellectual needs throughout their lifespan. The services are designed to enable the person to feel a sense of dignity, well being, uniqueness and a purpose for living by: 1. providing care that respects people’s independence and need to exercise control over their lives. 2. providing the opportunity for people to make and maintain meaningful relationships and supporting existing social networks and primary carer relationships. 3. supporting and encouraging the development of existing abilities. 4. creating environments that provide for personal choice, space and dignity. 5. maintaining connections with the local community. |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2010 |
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The Activity Programme for Residents.
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| Updated: 29 Jun 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Meals and baking are prepared fresh each day on site by qualified, experienced cooks who provide nutritous and tasy meals with ample servings. Dietry needs are taken into account along with personal preferences and the menu is put together by the cooks, dietitian and managers. The main meal of the day is lunch, meal times are: Breakfast - 7.30am - 9.30am Morning tea -10.30am Lunch - 12 noon to 1 pm Afternoon tea - 2.30pm Evening meal - 5.00pm- 6.00pm Supper - 8.00pm | |
| Staffing Details | Deckston is led by Nadine who has worked at Wesleyhaven for 12 years in many different roles. Nadine demonstrates a calm demeanor in her dealings with residents, families and her team, and her sense of humor is legendary. A Registered Nurse working in conjunction with Nadine carries out the clinical management of residents' needs. The caregiving team are excellent in their care, taking into account each resident's personal preferences while, at the same time, carrying out a diverse range of tasks. The kitchen, cleaning and maintenance team contribute to ensure Deckston is a homely place for our residents. All staff receive support from our Education Co-ordinator to ensure that the care is well thought out, monitored, documented and demonstrates up-to-date practice. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please see the Manager for details. | |
| Updated: 20 Aug 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | The bus stops at the entrance of Wesleyhaven to take you to either Westfield Mall or Naenae shopping centre. A connecting bus may be taken ffrom the main bus stop at Westfield Mall to other destinations of your choice | |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Staff will readily undertake reasonable shopping requests and shopping trips out are encouraged |
| Mall | 1.20 km | Naenae Shopping centre |
| Parks | 0.10 km | We are situated in a lovely garden setting at the top of Rata Street in Naenae and adjoin recreational reserve land. |
| Library | 1.20 km | Naenae |
| Updated: 20 Aug 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
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