Rest Home Care
St James of Avonside - St James of Avonside Rest Home
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St James aims to provide 24 hour quality care which is individualised to elderly dependent residents in an environment which is happy,homely and safe.
We will acheive this by: 1. Providing assistance for those who need help with the activities of daily living while encouraging independence,freedom of choice and enjoyment of life. 2.Continual monitoring of the individual's current health status which must be considered along with their physical, psychological,social and spiritual needs. 3.Forging close links with the Resident's family and keeping them informed,and consulting with them. 4. Placing emphasis on the attitude, skill and commitment of the carers by appropriate staff selection,training and a quality assurance program. |
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| Address | 9 Patten St View Map |
| Suburb | Avonside / Linwood / City |
| District | North East |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 381 2053 |
| Fax | (03) 381 2048 |
| Mobile | 027 66 22 480 |
| Manager | Chris Blakeley (Phone: 381 2053 ) |
| Owner | Sue Milligan (Phone: 381 2053 ) |
| Website | www.stjameshome@xtra.co.nz http://www.stjameshome.co.nz |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 52 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| 1 x room with ensuite
1 x double room with ensuite | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Double room for married couple |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 133 hours | Yes | Chris Blakeley, Chris Lancaster, Sue Milligan, Marg McCartney, |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Most of our caregivers have been with us for many years and have a qualification in Aged Care such as ACE [Aged Care Education] | |
| Physiotherapist | as req | Yes | by negotiation |
| Occupational Therapist | as req | Yes | by negotiation |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Independent Social Worker Mary Fraser is available for POA's, Court Appointed Welfare Guardianship,Property Management,,Family Liason, Personal Support, Crisis Management, Assistance with house clearing & Cleaning. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 35 | Yes | Carol has been with St James for eight years and is a skilled activities coordinator |
| Hairdresser | 8 hrs | Yes | Thursdays & by negotiation |
| Podiatrist | 8 hrs | Yes | 6 wkly & as necessary |
| Dietitian | as req | Yes | Menus designed by Dietitian. |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have a volunteer who has been coming to our home for many years. Mervyn plays the piano on Monday mornings and has a wonderful sense of humour . Three other volunteers visit during the week to assist residents. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We welcome contact with Maori Elders and families. We have contact with Te Whare Roimata Marae. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | Roman Catholic, Baptist, Anglican & by private arrangement Monthly contact with Holy Trinity Avonside Church for Holy Communion . Weekly contact with St Paul's Roman Catholic Church for Holy Communion. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Other therapists negotiable. | |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Sue Milligan |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Wound Care | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Sue Milligan |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Infection Control | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Chris Lancaster |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Marg McCartney |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Cert Social & Community Service Sue Milligan |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Chris Lancaster |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | by negotiation |
| Specialised Dementia Care | No | we cater for residents with dementia provided that they are assessed for rest home care |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Sue Milligan |
| Community Health | Yes | Sue Milligan |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Chris Blakeley |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | National Heart Foundation Trained/ICU Certificate |
| Psychologist | Yes | by negotiation |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | by negotiation |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Dip.Health Admin., Diploma of Nursing, Cert.Social & Community Service |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | We have up to two daycare residents each day. If you live in our area we are able to pick you up in our van at approximately 9.30am and take you home again between 4 & 4.30pm. If you have your own transport or a friend or relative is able to bring you,you |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | may be booked Respite or Carer support |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Respite Care & Carer Support. |
| Whanau Room | No | due to earthquake damage this room is no longer available. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | 47 rooms,14 of which are large studio size rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | one double room available for a married couple |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | One double room available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | 25 rooms with ensuite facilities |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We like residents to bring some of their own furniture, as it helps to make a residents room feel more like home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hour weekly, own alcohol by negotiation |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have one cat and two dogs, one a Maltese named "Buddy" and the other a Brussels griffon called "Molly" . Residents are welcome to bring a cat or dog with them [conditions apply]. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | small dog or cat by arrangement |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | jackpoints are available in most rooms [normal charges apply] Alternatively there are two phones available for residents to use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Some of our rooms have underfloor heating, the temperature for this can be chosen by the resident. Our other rooms have wall mounted fan heaters with thermostats. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | informal. residents are invited to speak to management or owners if they have any concerns |
| Family Committee | Yes | families are encouraged to speak to RN's, manager or owners if they have any concerns |
| Newsletter | Yes | general news about our home |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Ask Nurse Manager to see our written policy |
| Confused Residents | Yes | by arrangement |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have four sunny lounge areas, one with a gas fire which is popular with our residents on those cold winter days. Our other lounges have underfloor heating and double glazing to ensure that everyone is warm. |
| Outings | Yes | residents take turns in deciding the sort of outings they would like. one of the most popular is a trip to the local shopping mall and second is a trip to the beach to buy an icecream and to sit and watch the sea |
| Rural Setting | No | view over expansive Avonside High School & own large gardens |
| Smokers Room | Yes | covered outdoor courtyard for smoking |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | in covered outdoor courtyard |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | on a back section away from traffic |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Our fire system was fuly upgraded in 2006 |
| Audit report available | Yes | see MOH website. |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | ||
| Excellent reputation for highest standard of care, modern facilities, spacious gardens, homely, friendly, welcoming experienced stable staff.
Families and friends are welcome at all times. High ratio of staff and Registered Nurses to residents. We encourage residents to contribute to the household if they wish. Everyday "jobs" such as helping to clear the table after a meal, folding the serviettes, collecting the mail from our gate, making time to spend time with a new resident, pruning our roses, growing tomatoes for our summer salads are all jobs that are eagerly sort after. We like everyone to feel useful and valued. |
| Updated: 20 Apr 2009 |
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Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed,Cards,Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy hour, Housie, Library, Log fire, Minibus, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Religious services, Roses, RSA, Shopping at local malls, Sing-a-longs,Video, Visitors |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Winter & Summer menus designed by dietician. Great variety. All special diets catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Very high staffing ratios, Four Registered Nurses on staff,working 7 days a week and on call at all other times. | |
| Associated Complexes | ---- | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Personal Items, hairdressing. |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | our main language |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| French | Yes | a little |
| German | Yes | a little |
| Interpreter | Yes | negotiable |
| Maori - Te Reo | No | a little |
| Polish | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sign Language | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | We welcome any resident irrespective of language |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Chaplain from Holy Trinity Avonside-regular communion |
| Baptist | Yes | North Avon Baptist |
| Buddhism | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | Interdenominational |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | All Faiths and denominations welcome |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly Mass, residents may go to church on Sunday if they wish. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome people of all beliefs, all religious representatives are welcome |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.01 km | bus stop at front gate |
| Shops | 0.05 km | Woodham Road/ Gloucester Street, |
| Mall | 1.50 km | Eastgate Mall 1.5Km /Shirley Mall 2Km |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Woodham Park, Wilding Park,River Bank |
| Library | 1.50 km | Linwood |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | All staff are training [or have trained], under the ACE program |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| The DAA Group Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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