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"It's a wonderful service and one that I'd never experienced before from somebody outside the family" - read Roy's story at https://www.goodfriends.co.nz/stories/roy "Not only is there someone looking after Dad, but also someone who can give Mum a bit of her own 'me' time." - read the Goh family's story at https://www.goodfriends.co.nz/stories/the-goh-family |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
Private help at home and care at home. Base membership includes access to our wellness platform and Living Well advice line as well as discounts at our Living Well Centre in Addington. Add subscription membership plans from there to suit you. Plans give you access to trained and verified Arvida Good Friends who come to your place to give you a helping hand, at the time you agree for them to come, for a fixed hourly fee. We welcome family involvement in the development of tailored help plans. With member permission, family can access the Arvida Good Friends smartphone app and see your loved one's help plan, care team, schedule, who is visiting when, as well as costs. Brought to you by Arvida Group and supported with exclusive Lookout monitoring technology. |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
We are only available in the Christchurch region. From 16 April 2021, members will also have access to our new Living Well Centre in Addington. |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | No | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | No | Yes | |
Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | No | Yes | |
Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | No | Yes | |
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | No | Yes | |
Updated: 25 Jul 2020 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
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Wound Care. | Yes | |
Diabetic Care. | Yes | |
Stroke Rehabilitation. | Yes | |
Tracheotomy Care. | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | |
Dementia Care | Yes | |
Physiotherapy | Yes | |
Dietary Advice | Yes | |
Community Health Nursing | Yes | |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
High Care Needs | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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Meals (Frozen) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | No | Yes | In your own home |
Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | |
Shopping Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
Transport Assistance | Yes | No | Yes | |
Updated: 25 Jul 2020 |
Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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Lunch | Yes | No | No | |
Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | |
Visiting Service | Yes | No | No | |
Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | No | |
Other Social Support | Yes | No | No | |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |
![]() Arvida Good Friends - a new private home help and home care service in Christchurch Private help at home where you are in control 1. You choose a weekly subscription membership plan that suits you. 2. You choose the services you want, when and how often you want them. 3. We match you with a helper to suit your needs - and your personality. 4. You plan your days to do the things you love Find out more at www.goodfriends.co.nz |
Updated: 23 Feb 2021 |