Little Sisters of the Poor
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 9 Tweed Street
Herne Bay
Auckland 1011 - Postal Address
- PO Box 47276
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144 - Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Sister Rita Nedunthally - (09) 361 4600
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Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love-filled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassionate love and mercy of God for all persons.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 21 Feb 2020 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Room with ensuite, Someone with low income | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Short stay considered | No |
Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 3 May 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour / 7 day cover. | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | 3 mornings per week. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A comprehensive programme is scheduled throughout the year. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Once a week. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Once 4-6 weeks. | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | Dietitian reviews individual needs as required for clinical needs. | |
Accredited Visitors | No | We have a wonderful group of volunteers who assist our residents. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Catholic Priest and Catholic Religious Sisters | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Kitchen, Pantry and Admin Staff | |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Diabetic Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Continence Advice | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Stroke Rehabilitation | No | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Infection Control | No | Registered Nurse assigned. |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
Clinical Management | Yes | Nursing Facilitator on site. |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator as rooms are partially furnished. |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All cost are residents responsibility. |
Wifi | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Cafe | No | Two x coffee bays where you can make you own coffee, tea or milo. |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Day Programme for day stay clients | No | Social Centre for independent elderly. |
Outings | Yes | |
Residents Committee | Yes | Regular meetings are held for our residents. |
Newsletter | Yes | Weekly newsletter. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | Subject to clinical diagnosis. |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books,Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library,Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Spa, Videos, Advocate |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Rest Home care per day - $209.18 Hospital Care per day - $335.35 additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour / 7 day registered nurse cover. Caregivers, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry and Admin staff on site. Care is supplemented by the Sisters . | |
Details about meals | Breakfast served at 8am. 3 course main meal served at mid day. 3 course light meal served at 5.30pm. Morning tea, afternoon tea & supper provided. | |
Visitor information | Visitors are welcome from 10am to 12 noon and then from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Residents are free to go out with family and friends. If not a regular visitor, always good to phone first to make sure Resident is in. | |
Internet access | Guest wifi | |
Associated Complexes | Sacred Heart Home & Hospital in Dunedin. | |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Cantonese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
Chinese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
French | Yes | The Sisters can all speak French. |
Mandarin | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
Samoan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
Tongan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
Other Details | Yes | The Sisters can speak a variety of different languages. |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Roman Catholic | Yes | The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters. |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | Bus transport is a short walk from the home. | |
Shops | Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks. | |
Mall | St Lukes is a 15 to 20 minute drive. | |
Parks | Erin Park is a short walk from the home. | |
Library | Grey Lynn Public Library, 474 Great North Road. Leys Institute Little Library, 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby. | |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
What's New
Registered Nurse WantedGreat Part-time permanent opportunity!
About us: St Joseph’s Home is operated by The Little Sisters of the Poor as part of their mission to meet the spiritual, physical, and psychological needs of elderly people of modest means. We are a not-for-profit aged care organization based in Herne Bay that takes pride in providing quality care to our elderly residents that reside with us. St Joseph’s Rest Home & Hospital is a small, modern, purpose-built rest home and hospital in a beautiful setting. We pride ourselves on making a home for our residents and we hope you will too! Your work here can make a difference, come join us! About the role: We are looking for a motivated compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team and continue the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor at St Joseph’s Home & Hospital in caring for the elderly with compassion and love.
About you: To be successful in this role you will need to be a Registered nurse with current NZ practising certificate and be willing to pick up extra working hours. You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand Previous experience providing care to the elderly is desirable as is InterRAI and MediMap experience. Job benefits and perks In return we will offer a competitive hourly rate, payment of annual practising fee, free onsite parking and a friendly working environment. We provide ongoing training and coaching to ensure that you grow your skills, and you can make a difference in the lives of our residents with your compassion and care. If you would like to apply, please click on the apply now button to submit your cover letter and CV. Any enquiries can be emailed to hr2@lspauk.co.nz
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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