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WesleyCare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- WesleyCare
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 91 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 375 1055
- Fax
- (03) 375 1193
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Fran Pucilowski
- Owner
- Christchurch Methodist Mission
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Description
Our overall mission is to promote social justice through partnerships that strengthen families and build fair and safe communities.
Our facility has a focus on dignity, independence and opportunities for older people in a range of affordable and secure accommodation.
Fran the facility manager has been in her role over 20 years and is well experienced in running the facility.
Our facility has a focus on dignity, independence and opportunities for older people in a range of affordable and secure accommodation.
Fran the facility manager has been in her role over 20 years and is well experienced in running the facility.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 89 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | Yes |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 24 May 2019 | |
Testimonials
| Following a recent survey in December here are some comments from our residents/families:
"the care staff are wonderful, they treat mum with the utmost care and love...." ..."anxiety and concern is immediately expelled by the professional approach......" "the level of care is excellent, we could not wish for better care" |
| Updated: 6 Mar 2015 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have two experienced Clinical Nurse Managers who work full time Monday to Friday on each floor. We always have registered nurses on site 24/7. All our registered nurses have substantial experience in caring for the elderly and palliative care. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have three very skilled enrolled nurses, two full time and one part time. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our staff are friendly and always there to help out, many have been here for over 15 years - a testimony of a stable workforce | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a contracted physio that comes in two days a week as well as two physio aides who work full-time under her direction. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | We have access to a large number of qualified social workers through our Christchurch Methodist Misson community services team. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have two qualified Diversonal Therapists and one Activity Coordinator. We have musicians, hand crafts, housie, ten pin bowling and other activities weekly. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a beautiful new hair salon and two hairdressers are available across three days a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular podiatry visits. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have access to a Community Dietitian as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Through Age Concern, Foundation for the Blind, Arthritis Society, MS Society and our own group of regular volunteers. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | The Methodist Mission have a long standing partnership relationship with Te Whatu-Manawa Maoritanga O Rehua Marae, since its inception as Rehua Hostel in 1952. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have an in-house Chaplain who coordinates a team of ministers and lay people from various denominations. We have services on Wednesdays and Sundays in our chapel. There is a monthly Catholic Mass, weekly communion visits to Catholic residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a full-time weekday receptionist Katherine and part time weekend receptionist Kimberly who welcomes all. We use Nurse Maude's Palliative team for advice and support. . We also have an Ear Nurse who visits when required. | |
| Updated: 19 Sep 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have sufficient equipment to offer to residents that need extra support with their respiratory function. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We have well qualified registered nurses who look after our Palliative care residents with the support of the Nurse Maude Palliative Team |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have a special studio unit for all ages who are at end of life needing palliative care with cancer or chronic debilitating illnesses. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Through Acute Demand team at Pegasus |
| Wound Care | Yes | All RN's are qualified in wound management. We have excellent training from Ebos. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have a number of residents with diabetes whom we care for and monitor sucessfully |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have well trained caregivers who are knowledgeable in assessing the resident for the correct continence products. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We would access a specialist through Nurse Maude. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Through Stroke services from OPHSS. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | We have the expertise to manage these |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse who leads the staff in Infection Control management which includes regular training and updating of procedures/information. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Yes depending on complexity |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Through the Older Persons Health Specialist Service (OPHSS),Psychiatric Services of the Elderly. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have two Clinical Mangers, Andrea and Darlene, who are responsible for the clinical oversight of the residents in their respective areas. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | We would like to be given the opportunity to manage any person with a specific need. Currently we are caring for residents with a intellectual disability. |
| Updated: 20 Sep 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | If we have an availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | If we have an availability. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please get in touch to see if we are able to assist you |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Providing it meets our requirements so we can provide the best possible care for you we are willing to discuss this. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have 5 studio units for couples where at least one has been assessed for hospital level of care. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We will be fully en-suited by May 2015 |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have weekly happy hour that is regularly attended by residents hosted and funded by our facility. Residents may have their own alcohol with the approval of their GP. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat called Princess and tropical fish. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Willing to discuss this |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Currently a $20/month charge |
| Wifi | Yes | Residents/families can pay monthly for this service. Wifi is throughout the facility and there is a dedicated resident connection. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Each room has an individual control to adjust as required. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have experience in caring for people who are under 65 with chronic long term illnesses |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge on each floor for family and residents to meet in. We also have a whanau room available for families that wish to stay with an unwell resident. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family |
| Outings | Yes | We have a van that staff use to take residents on outings around the city. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have rooms available for a quiet space for family |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Staff have an annual training to promote an understanding of maori culture. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a regular residents meeting with the resident advocate. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Occasional newsletters are distributed. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | WesleyCare ensures that the needs of residents with challenging behaviours are managed effectively to enhance their quality of life and ensure a safe environment for the other residents and staff. We utilise DHB expertise if we require assistance |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Although we do not provide Dementia Care we are able to manage the triggers and other factors that result in short term confusion.If a residents safety becomes at risk they may have to shift to a dementia unit. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We aim to be completely smoke free and residents that smoke must do this outside the complex. |
| Updated: 20 Sep 2017 | ||
Special Features
| We have completed our BRAND NEW 100 bed Hospital, Kitchen, Laundry and Chapel. |
| Updated: 19 Sep 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Chapel, Church, Children, , Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, , Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Singing |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | All Meals are made on site with home-baking for morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We have a mixture of Senior Nurses and newer graduates. Most caregivers have been with us over 15 years | |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | We have a Chinese caregiver |
| English | Yes | |
| Farsi (Persian) | Yes | We have a Persian RN |
| Fijian | Yes | We have 2 Fijian Caregivers on staff and a Fijian RN |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | We have two Fijian Indian caregivers |
| Filipino | Yes | We have a Filipino caregiver |
| French | Yes | We have a French RN |
| Hindi | Yes | We have an Indian RN |
| Interpreter | Yes | We have access to Interpreters that we can call in if required. |
| Japanese | Yes | We have a Japanese caregiver |
| Korean | Yes | We have a Korean caregiver |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | We have a Maori caregiver who undertakes a personal responsibility as a liaison person for our Maori residents |
| Pidgin | Yes | We have a Rn that speaks Solomon Island Pidgin |
| PNG dialect | Yes | We have a RN that speaks PNG Pidgin |
| Samoan | Yes | We have a Samoan caregiver and domestic staff |
| Thai | Yes | We have a Thai RN |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2014 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist | Yes | We are part of the Christchurch Methodist Mission |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | We have a Bus Stop outside the main building | |
| Shops | We are close to the Papanui Shops | |
| Mall | We are close to Northlands Mall | |
| Parks | Small Park across the road from us | |
| Library | We are close to Papanui Library | |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
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| Updated: 25 Nov 2014 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
