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Briargate Dementia Care
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Briargate Dementia Care
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 21-23 Anne Mclean Drive
Bayview
North Shore
Auckland - DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- (09) 444 4484
- Fax
- (09) 443 3883
- Mobile
- 021674484
- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Resthome Co-ordinator
- Eva McGonigal - 09-444-4484
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Description
We at Briargate are committed to assisting each and every resident to maintain quality of life.
We do this by providing a secure, caring home-like environment, respectful of privacy and recognising individuality,ensuring competent nursing and medical care to meet and enhance the residents needs for physical mental and spiritual wellbeing. We believe and uphold the Code of Rights and are committed to continuous quality improvements in our Dementia Home.
We do this by providing a secure, caring home-like environment, respectful of privacy and recognising individuality,ensuring competent nursing and medical care to meet and enhance the residents needs for physical mental and spiritual wellbeing. We believe and uphold the Code of Rights and are committed to continuous quality improvements in our Dementia Home.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2018 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Fully secure specialist dementia facility. All rooms are equipped with a toilet ensuite. We are here to accommodate you and help with giving you, the full time carer, a well earned break. Should you require any information or assistance we are only a phone call away and would be only to happy to assist. Phone Eva McGonigal, the Resthhome Co-ordinator on the above numbers. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - All premium rooms no top up |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 21 Jan 2019 | |
Testimonials
| "My wife has recently become a permanent resident, it was a hard decision to make and the Briargate Management and Staff made that decision so much easier. she is now a changed person and we are amazed at the huge improvement. All due to the professional care and interest the Management and Staff are taking in her welfare. I really enjoy visiting and there is always a smiling welsome from everyone. The Management and Staff are always so happy and cheerful and they are all so caring and loving towards my wife. I would definitely recommend Briargate." - Brian
The staff are so gentle and caring with the residents. It's obvious that they care and love their job. It's wonderful to see the residents and staff laughing together, such a relaxing atmosphere. Not what I would have expected to see in a dementia unit.- Linda Lee |
| Updated: 28 Nov 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | We have two registered nurses, Pearl and the Manager Jack. This provides RN cover for 7 days a week during the day and on call cover at night, ensuring the best possible care at all times. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our health care assistants undergo monthly training in all aspects of providing care to the folk who live at Briargate. During our recent audit they were highly praised for their experience and skill in working with people with dementia | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Physio visits are referred by our GP | |
| Occupational Therapist | 8 | Negotiable | Training and consultancy role |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Danielle is our Diversional Therapist who provides a varied and interesting activity program for the residents. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 16 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Fortnightly on site | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Monthly on site | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Yearly or more frequently if clinically indicated | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | 40 | Yes | Our van driver John drives our residents to and from appointments and for regular outings, he also assists in care. |
| Updated: 9 Jan 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Diagnostic |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We keep a room dedicated to respite care, we realise that everybody needs to take time out. We work with the families closely in order to provide the best care for your loved one. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We accept carer support or other short stay for respite purposes and run a daycare program. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We offer daycare for carers needing some time out. We pick up and drop off. Please phone to find out more. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions relating to this. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions relating to this. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Ph 09 44 44 484 or email info@briargate.co.nz |
| Updated: 9 Jan 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to have their own belongings around them, after all it is their home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All of our rooms are single and have a pleasant outlook on the gardens or bush reserves. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have a toilet and hand basin en-suite. High toilet seats are provided if needed by individual residents. |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | Because of certain medication residents are on, we prefer no alcohol, however we tailor our care around the resident and families wishes. Please talk to the manager or registered nurse for more information. |
| Pets In Residence | No | We do not have a resident pet but are very open to your loved one bringing a pet where possible. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please discuss this with Management. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This can be easily arranged by the resident or the resident's family phoning Spark. |
| Wifi | Yes | This can be arranged, please discuss with Management. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Heating is controlled by thermostat throughout the home. Each room also has its own heater. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Contract for YPD and IFP |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two lounges. A sunny conservatory and an outdoor court yard with gardens. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Respite Care is available to help carers take a break when needed. Please contact Eva, Resthome Co-ordinator for further information and bookings. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Northshore Hospice support our residents and families that need palliative care |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We provide Day Care from Monday to Friday.Those attending Day Care are able to participate in the social and activity program provided at Briargate. We are able to provide transport to and from Briargate if needed. |
| Outings | Yes | Van goes out almost everyday. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | The conservatory is being used as a multi purpose room and is often used for a private sunny spot by families visiting their loved ones. |
| Maori Kaupapa | No | Can be arranged. |
| Residents Committee | No | Due to this facility being mainly dementia it is hard to form a committee but there are procedures in place if residents want to discuss matters. We have regular family meetings and the staff and manager are very accessible. |
| Family Committee | No | Regular family meetings |
| Newsletter | Yes | Quarterly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | It is our Policy not to restrain, but to consult with medical experts and families |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We have ongoing training and experience to deal with confusion. Our focus is on best practice patient care. This means we aim to provide the best quality of life to each person we are caring for. |
| Rural Setting | No | Most rooms have an outlook to the gardens. |
| Smokers Room | No | Smokers have a designated areas outside under cover |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All residents that smoke do so outside |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Fully secure. |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Fully secure care catering for people suffering from some form of Dementia
Main focus is on Activities and outings 56 hours of diversion available Can take people under 65.YPD contract Catering for Day care with pick up and drop off Van Respite Care avaliable |
| Updated: 28 Nov 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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We are in close proximity to parks, shops/malls, public transport and library. Full time Diversional Therapy. All residents are encouraged to participate in activities of interest to them.
Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, BBQ, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft,, Children (kapahaka groups and choir visit), Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing (this is part of our activity programme and a number of our residents really enjoy this), Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden (cicular garden in inner court-yard - some residents also enjoy helping in the garden), Gardening, Happy Hour (Fridays), Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Jigsaw, , Meal choices, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Piano Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Parties (we celebrate many special occasions and all our residents birthdays with a special cake/treats), Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Religious services, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, Vegetarian, Visitors are welcome at all times. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | All meals cooked on the facility and tailored to suit the residents, We cater for Diabetics, Vegeterians,Religious preference and soft diets. No processed foods. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | WDHB requires all staff to have unit standards specializing in Dementia care. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Dementia Care is more of a specialised area and you will find that the fees are a little higher than Rest Home fees We are happy to discuss the fees with you at time of inquiry | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | Staff |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | Staff and Residents |
| Dutch | Yes | Some understanding of the language |
| English | Yes | Staff and Residents |
| Fijian | Yes | Staff |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | staff |
| Flemish | Yes | Some understanding - staff |
| Hindi | Yes | Staff |
| Korean | Yes | staff and resident |
| Malay | Yes | Staff |
| Malayalam | Yes | Staff |
| Mandarin | Yes | Staff |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff |
| Russian | Yes | Resident |
| Samoan | Yes | Staff |
| Tagalog | Yes | Staff |
| Thai | Yes | Staff |
| Tongan | Yes | Staff |
| Updated: 28 Nov 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Road Mairangi Bay PH 477 0002 Contact Person: Sheryl Scanlan |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Confucius | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Hindu | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Muslim | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Jewish | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | Malcolm McLeod ph 027 614 6452 lormal@xtra.co.nz |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Glenfield Catholic Church Glenfield |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Sikh | Yes | Sikh Temple Takanini |
| Shinto | Yes | |
| Tao | Yes | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Nov 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 km | Top of hill |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Block/ dairy/hairdresser/bakery/takeaways |
| Mall | 2.00 km | Glenfield Mall |
| Parks | 0.10 km | Lynn reserve seating and playground |
| Library | 2.00 km | Located by Glenfield Mall |
| Updated: 28 Nov 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 11 Oct 2018 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
