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McEwan House Rest Home - McEwan House Resthome
Our Philosophy
We at McEwan House Rest Home aim to provide a very high standard of 24 hour person centred care in a small homely environment. We go the extra mile to ensure the wants, needs and aspirations of the older people living at McEwan House, can be realised irrespective of age or disability. It is an environment of freedom, empathy, optimism and respect, discreetly providing the individual support, that will maximise function and achievement.
Under a quality framework, we operate within the relevant legislative, regulatory and contractural requirements.
We support individual values, beliefs and cultures respecting the spirit of the original intention of the Treaty of Waitangi. Our care encourages independence, individuality, privacy, freedom of choice, freedom from discrimination, confidentiality, normality and dignity.
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 33 Sturdee Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Manurewa |
| District | South Auckland |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| Postal Address | 33 Sturdee Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102 |
| District Health Board Area | Counties Manukau |
| Phone | (09) 2672529 |
| Fax | (09) 2675510 |
| Mobile | 027-2843601 |
| Manager | Janet McKelvey (Phone: (09) 267 2529) |
| Owner | Steve Nicholson-Christina Holdings Ltd (Phone: (09) 267 2529) |
| Email | |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2009 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 19 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | No |
| We are small and homely and offer a high standard of care. |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 3 Sep 2010 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Registered Nurse |
80+ |
Yes |
Janet McKelvey (RGON, RM, BN, PG cert specialty practice in aged care with merit) Janet has extensive experience in aged care.
Felicitas Pocong RN assists Janet. Felicitas is experienced with aged care in Counties Manukau. |
| Physiotherapist |
1.00 |
Yes |
Arranged as needed with Active Physio Ltd, Takanini. Weekly exercise sessions are held with physiotherapist Leanne Rietveld each Monday morning. This helps our residents to maintain their ability to mobilise well. |
| Diversional Therapist |
35 |
Yes |
Our lovely registered diversional therapist Vijay Pillay has extensive experience in both New Zealand and Australia. Vijay ensures each resident has meaningful activity and community contact eg hosting inter-rest home bowls, chat groups, trips.
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| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
Linda Palmer visits fortnightly Wednesdays. Hair cuts, perms, sets, blowwaves, colours etc at a good price. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
Elton Medell visits each 6 weeks. Fee applies. |
| Dietitian |
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Yes |
Alison Wagstaffe has special expertise with diabetes. Available on referral. Alison monitors our menus to ensure they meet current health guidelines. Food is prepared and home cooked on site. We have delicious cooking smells. |
| Accredited Visitors |
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Yes |
St John pet outreach (Bliss and her owner Jill).
David Lind - guitar player and sing-a-long
Kerry Greenfield - piano accordian
Marvin Smith - electric violin
Lasini and Rosalie - line dancing
Tania Double - belly dancing
Riki Watene - singer |
| Kaumatua |
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Negotiable |
Arranged as needed.
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| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Yes |
Russell Crosse visits Tuesday for non denominational service with Wally Langford on keyboard
Liaison with St Annes Parish - Roman Catholic communion Wednesdays from Graham McCort.
King of Kings Church service each Sunday
Salvation Army liaison |
| Other Personnel |
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Yes |
We have stable care staff -
Senior Caregivers - Ula and Juliana
Cooks -Linda and William
Laundry / Cleaner - Maureen
Grounds -Trevor Clayton Gardens -owners Steve & Christine
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Updated: 24 Aug 2010 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities |
Yes |
Janet is a registered nurse -RGON, RM, Bachelor Nursing Otago, Post Grad certificate in specialty practice (aged care) with merit (Otago). Has extensive experience. |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2010 |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
By arrangement if appropriately assessed and funded. |
| Day Care |
Yes |
By arrangement |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
By arrangement if room available |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility |
Yes |
Carer support by arrangement if room available |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care |
Yes |
POAC if room available |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
All rooms are single. Residents make them homely with their treasures, photos etc. |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
Whatever you need to feel comfortable and at home |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
By arrangement |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
Awhina is our beautiful, much loved tortishell cat. We also have a goldfish pond in the garden. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
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| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
By arrangement. A Residents' telephone is available at all times. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room |
No |
Central heating / cooling system now in place, set at comfortable temperature. |
| Residents Committee |
Yes |
Regular meetings with residents agenda. |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
Regular family / whanau newsletter |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
We have a clear concise policy for management of challenging behaviour. We use diversion / distraction as a proactive measure to maintain a positive happy environment. Residents are kept meaningfully occupied with house hold chores, activities etc. |
| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
Two lounge areas to cater for all needs. Conservatory overlooking garden area and many outdoor nooks to sit and reflect, or to have private time with visitors etc |
| Outings |
Yes |
Regular outings arranged to places of interest
Family encouraged to take residents out for short trips. |
| Rural Setting |
Yes |
Tranquil garden setting. |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
In designated outdoor area |
| Semi-Secure |
Yes |
Semisecure grounds . |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
Sprinklers and smoke alarms in all rooms throughout. Full system installed to legislative specifications. Fully approved by all authorities with regular Fire Department and other authority inspections. |
| Audit report available |
Yes |
Our audit report in available on Health Cert website. McEwan House has obtained three years certification and staffs work hard to deliver a high standard of care to the 19 people who live here. |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2010 |
Special Features
McEwan House has a small homely atmosphere where staff wear a smart blue uniform. Staff are experienced caregivers who regularly update their skills and knowledge. Staff work regularly with the same people so that they can build up a mutual knowing and rapport. Time is taken to chat to people, take them for a walk around the grounds and support residents with their interests and household chores.
Residents are encouraged to mix, communicate and participate at their own choice. Where safe to do so, residents are free to help themselves to food and drink including fruit, at any time.
We have our own cook who provides excellent traditional meals. If anyone has a special fancy, she will gladly prepare it when possible. Bed times are optional. Breakfast is flexi between 7am and 8.30am and can be served in bed, in room or at dining table.
Visitors are encouraged and welcome at any time.
From a Management/Organisational point of view, we are certified with the Ministry of Health. We maintain all the regular audits required by the Ministry of Health, Fire Department and Building Inspectors. |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2009 |
Interests And Activities
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We have a registered diversional therapist - Vijay Pillay who ensures resident's personal interests are catered for. For example art, fun exercise, group games, cooking, happy hour, mens group, ladies group, housie, "bobs" outings, hikoi, bus outings, music, crafts, library books, bingo. picnics etc.
Participation in group activity is encouraged but not obligatory. Regular contact with local school groups eg Clendon Primary, Leabank Primary.
To maintain the homely nature of McEwan House, all care staff are encouraged to take time out to sit chat, discuss, reminisce, read books or newspapers. They also play board games or do puzzles just as you would in a family environment.
Small groups of three or four people go on walks/hikoi around local streets or to the local shop. Sky TV is available in lounges with the latest live sport games and movies.
David Lind, Marvin Smith and Kerry Greenfield are our regular musicians who provides musical entertainment and sing-a-longs for those who want to participate. Line dancing is a regular event and residents enjoy getting up and dancing with Rosalie and Lasini.
Weather permitting full use is made of the beautiful garden with regular BBQ and events. We have introduced a Friday lunchtime buffet lunch this year, which is very successful. Residents and staff having sharing times together.
Eligible residents attend the local Manurewa Communicare on Thursday mornings.
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Updated: 8 Aug 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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Meals are home cooked by our cook Linda. Special requests, vegetarian, vegan and special diets are accommodated by arrangement. Menus offer a good variety, and are checked by a dietitian to ensure good health needs and heart foundation and diabetes guidelines are being met. |
| Staffing Details |
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Care staff are on duty 24 hrs per day. We have excellent staffing ratios. Janet the registered nurse / manager is on site 40+ hrs per week and is on call after hours. |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Full details available upon request. |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2009 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| Dutch |
Yes |
Residents and staff |
| English |
Yes |
Staff, residents, family, whanau |
| Fijian Indian |
Yes |
Staff |
| Filipino |
Yes |
Staff |
| Hindi |
Yes |
Staff |
| Interpreter |
No |
Available by arrangement when needed |
| Maori - Te Reo |
Yes |
Staff, residents, family, whanau
Senior caregiver speaks fluent Te Reo |
| Niuean |
Yes |
Staff member, residents & family |
| Samoan |
Yes |
Staff |
| Other Details |
Yes |
Staff speak most Pacific Island languages |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2010 |
Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Non denominational |
Yes |
Non denominational service each Tuesday |
| Presbyterian |
Yes |
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| Roman Catholic |
Yes |
St Anne's Parish visiting communion and access to special mass services. |
| Salvation Army |
Yes |
Liaisan with local Salvation Army |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2009 |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Public Transport |
0.50 km |
Bus. Trains 'Homai Station' 1km, Local Taxies- United Taxis based in Manurewa. |
| Shops |
0.40 km |
Two Blocks _ Halsey Dairy and Halsey Takeaways (0.4km) |
| Mall |
2.00 km |
South Mall, Manurewa |
| Parks |
0.01 km |
War Memorial Park, Sturdee Road,
Jellico Park, Jellico Road
Botanic Gardens, Hill Road
Roys Road Beach Reserve at Weymouth |
| Library |
1.75 km |
In House Library of large print books supplied by Manukau City Centre library each six weeks. Local library branch in Manurewa. |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2009 |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| Audit report available |
Yes |
On health cert website |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
Member HCPNZ |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) |
Yes |
ACE training in house for staff |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) |
Yes |
Activity assistant training sessions (special project) |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) |
Yes |
All staff encouraged to have National Certificate Level 3 and /or level 4 qualifications. |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
HDANZ have undertaken all audit requirements for McEwan House over the past six+ years. |
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Updated: 1 Jan 2010 |
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