Rest Home Care

Edale

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MISSION STATEMENT
"Your home away from home".

PHILOSOPHY OF SERVICE

Enhancing our Resident's emotional and spiritual well being, embracing all cultural beliefs and needs.

Daily living needs are met with individual care and assistance.

A Choice of Rights. Giving respect for their privacy and confidentiality.

Living and sharing in an environment that is acceptable to everyone.

Encourage continued interest in the community, with family and friends.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address30 Bond St   View Map
DistrictRangitikei
City/TownMarton 4710
Postal Address30 Bond Street, Marton 4710
District Health Board AreaWhanganui
Phone(06) 327 8562
Fax(06) 327 5280
ManagerJean Erbacher (Phone: (06) 327 8562)
OwnerMarton Edale Home Trust Board
Email
Updated: 24 Apr 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsSome Rooms
Updated: 16 Mar 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care21
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Vacancy for Long term resident.
Impending vacancyYes - As beds become available.
Updated: 25 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers 210 Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 No Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board
Occupational Therapist 0.00 No Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board
Own Social Worker 0.00 No Access to this service through Wanganui District Health Board
Activities Co-ordinator 30.00 Yes Currently in training for qualification. Works 5 days per week.
Hairdresser Yes A Hairdresser visits on a weekly basis
Podiatrist Yes Visits the home on a regular basis
Dietitian No Edale has access to this facility through Wanganui District Health Board. A regular audit is carried out by an independant qualified dietician.
Accredited Visitors Yes Access to this facility through Aged Concern.
Kaumatua No Access available on request
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor No Regular services for denominations
Other Personnel Yes Trust Board members and Friends of Edale volunteers
Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes Access through Wanganui District Health Board
Diabetic Care No Access through GoWanganui District Health Board
Continence Advisor Yes Access through Good Health Wanganui. Membership held with NZ Continence Association
Infection Control No Access through Wanganui District Health Board
Stomal Therapist No Access through Wanganui District Health Board
Specialist Palliative Care Yes RN and care staff supported by Arohanui Hospice
Psychiatric Care No Access to through Rangitikei Health Centre
Stroke Rehabilitation No Access through Wanganui District Health Board
Tracheotomy Care No Access through Wanganui District Health Board if required
Dialysis No Access through the Renal Unit at Palmerston North Hospital if required
Specialised Dementia Care Yes Refer to our Dementia Care facility - OAK TREE SUITE
Gerontological Care Yes
Other Nursing Specialities No Access through Wanganui District Health Board
Psychologist No Access through Rangitikei Health Centre
Updated: 2 Nov 2011


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Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes For Respite Care
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Whanau Room Yes Visitors rooms are available for family gatherings
Rooms (Single) Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Negotiable
Alcohol Permitted Yes In moderation
Pets In Residence Yes Edale has a home cat
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Available in some rooms. Phones are permitted to be installed at resident's cost
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Maori Kaupapa Yes Edale work with our local Maori Health Provider as needed
Residents Committee No Residents meetings held monthly
Family Committee No The manager is available for consultation with families on request
Newsletter Yes Newsletters provided to residents and their families
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Our policy on managing challenging behaviour is based on individual resident's needs
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Smokers Room No Outside covered courtyard available for smokers
Semi-Secure Yes Doors monitored by alarm at night
Sprinklers Yes Edale is fully compliant with fire safety standards
Audit report available Yes Current Audit Report is available on the Ministry of Health website
Updated: 2 Nov 2009

Special Features
Edale Home is a community project and non-profit organisation. The Trust Board consists of voluntary representatives from various community organisations.

The Home operates on the extended family principle, with staff being encouraged to show the highest standards of care at all times.

Carers are aware of, and respect each resident's individual needs, religious and cultural beliefs, and values and chosen lifestyle.

Documentation of the resident's progress and orders relating to resident's care and functioning of the facility are regularly updated. Personal information regarding residents are kept confidental and used only in the care of the resident.

The residents nutritional needs are met by home cooked meals that are appealing and satisfying, taking into account any medically prescribed diets, ethnic or religious restrictions or moderations. Dietary audits are carried out by an independent auditor on an annual basis.

The residents have access to health professionals to enable them to maintain a stable health status and optimum wellbeing. The resident has the right to access to other professionals including legal, financial and spiritual advocacy or advice.
Updated: 2 Nov 2011


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Interests & Activities

Edale's Activities officer develops and co-ordinates a programme with activities 5 days per week.

Activities include:
Bowls, Newspaper reading, Exercises, Entertainment, Games, Big print books, Board games, Jigsaw, Interdenominational Church services, Email, Housie, Minigolf, Videos, Walking group with Sport Rangitikei, Rest Home Games, Crafts and other.

Television aerials in the Rest Home have been updated to receive Freeview and are tuned to Prime and Trackside. Video, D.V.D. and Stereo system.

Residents have access to other activities outside the Home. Examples of these are Bridge, Friendship Club, Happy Tours (Senior Citizen Group).

Email/Internet is available for residents.

Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Home cooked and delicious. Special/cultural needs catered for. Main meal at mid-day. Residents have the option of getting up for breakfast, alternatively they may be served breakfast in bed. If unwell, trays are provided in resident's rooms.
Staffing Details 1 Manager, 1 Administrator/Board Secretary, 2 Registered Nurses, 1 Diversional Therapist in training, Caregivers, Domestic Staff, and a Groundsman. Casual on-call staff are also employed at Edale.
Associated Complexes Lucy Cook Court - Independent Sheltered Flats & Hadfield Court Lifestyle Homes
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Personal expenses, Private Telephones and Toll calls.
Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Dutch No Access to translator
English Yes
Interpreter No Available on request.
Maori - Te Reo Yes Maori Staff employed
Sign Language No Representative of the representative of Hearing Association.
Other Details Yes Edale has access to cultural support groups
Other Information No Edale also has a process in place to contact Church Ministers, Tangata Whenau and other consumer groups if required.
Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes A monthly communion service is held
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes A monthly service is held by Marton Combined Churches
Methodist Yes Local minister regularly visits Edale and services for residents are made available throughout the year.
Presbyterian Yes Communion service is held quarterly
Roman Catholic Yes Weekly communion given
(Other comments) Yes It is Edale's Policy to meet all residents' cultural needs.
Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   Some residents use discounted Taxi vouchers. Newmans & Inter-City Bus Stop is approximately 1 km from Edale.
Shops 1.00 km Approximately. Very close to all amenities. In a well established area of Marton.
Mall   N/A
Parks 0.50 km Marton Park and Fraeona Park.
Library 1.00 km Marton Library.
Updated: 2 Nov 2011

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) Yes
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes The majority of our Caregivers have this certificate and others are working towards this qualification
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes All staff who have undertaken the Care of Elderly Certificate units have gained the certificate.
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 2 Nov 2011


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