Irwell Resthome
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Irwell Resthome
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 11 Irwell Street
Island Bay
Wellington 6023 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Capital & Coast
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- John Nicolson - (04) 383 8485
- Owner
- Heather & John Nicolson - (04) 383 8485
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If you would like more information please make contact either by phone (04) 383 8485 or email office@irwell.co.nz Look forward to hearing from you. |
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Our Mission Statement is
"Caring for Elderly in a Family Environment".
We are a Privately Owned and operated Rest Home in Island Bay Wellington. Irwell is a Family focused Rest Home,the Owner/Manager (John) and his Wife (Heather) are readily available to Residents, Family and Staff.
We have a passion for Caring for the Elderly and invite you to come and visit us.
We enjoy welcoming new people into our 'Irwell Family' for Short term care, Long term care, Respite care and Convalescent care.
We have an under 65 contract
"Caring for Elderly in a Family Environment".
We are a Privately Owned and operated Rest Home in Island Bay Wellington. Irwell is a Family focused Rest Home,the Owner/Manager (John) and his Wife (Heather) are readily available to Residents, Family and Staff.
We have a passion for Caring for the Elderly and invite you to come and visit us.
We enjoy welcoming new people into our 'Irwell Family' for Short term care, Long term care, Respite care and Convalescent care.
We have an under 65 contract
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 60 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Rest Home beds All Rooms are en-suited. We cater for Long term, Short term, Respite, Convalescing, Subsidised and Private. We have an 'Under 65's contract with DHB'Contact John Nicolson if you would like further information or would like to have a look around. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - RESPITE IS OUR SPECIALTY |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 28 Nov 2023 |
| 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: 1 Dec 2023 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | We have two Registered Nurses working throughout the week. The Registered Nurse's were employed for their passion of working with the Elderly. All Registered Nurses have undertaken InterRAI training |
| Nurse Practitioner | 8 | Yes | We have a visiting Nurse Practitioner who visits the rest home for 8 hours each week and is on call 24/7 |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have higher than required caregiving levels, this ensures we are able to provide individual,'non-rushed' care to the Residents. Our Caregivers have their level 3 Health and Wellbeing certificates. We have several who have gained their level 4 and 4 who are currently doing the course. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Community Physiotherapists are available. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Community Occupational Therapist are available. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Social Workers are accessed through C&CDHB services. We also work with Age Concern, Wesleycare and other Agencies. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Activities Coordinator/Officers work over 7 days from 9am - 5pm providing a stimulating, meaningful programme incorporating 'specialist days, cultural parties, celebrations. Games, Arts, Craft, Current Affairs, Outings, Movies. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser visits weekly, more often when required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatirst visits every second week. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Community based Dietician is used to audit and assist writing out menus, providing in-house education sessions for staff and giving advice on special diets. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Dog Thearapy visit regularly | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Visiting Kaumatua available when requested. Also provides education and guidance to staff. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational Church Services are held every two weeks. Catholic Service Visitors visit on Sunday offering Communion. Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian Ministers visit regularly. Hindu, Muslim Preachers available when requested. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Mary Potter Hospice and District Nurses when this type of care is required. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Staff have undertaken specialised education in Wound care. Input from District Nursing is available. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Highly skilled Staff in care of Diabetics both Type 1 and Type 2. Training is undertaken using the C&CDHB diabetes services. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | There are experienced Staff to assist with continence assessments and correct use of incontinent products. Support from C&CDHB continence nurses is available |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Excellent Infection policies and procedures followed. We have a good relationship with the infection control nurses. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Providing respite care is an important part of our philosophy of care. If you are needing respite care it is a good idea to book well in advance. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Carer support is provided by offering respite care to relatives. If you are needing respite care during the summer break please book now. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We have a contract to provide care for under 65 year olds. |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | We have residents who are subsidies for their care. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Some Resident's pay for their care. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings are regularly made in advance, this is especially the case with respite care. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Yes, Residents are encouraged to bring items of importance with them. Bedrooms come with Bed, Chest of Drawers, Chair, Wall Unit, Flat Screen TV, Refrigerator. These items can be used OR removed if personal items are to be used. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All bedrooms at Irwell Rest Home are Single - all have their own full ensuite (shower, vanity, toilet, heating, nurse call bells). |
| Shared Rooms | No | We believe when you have reached a certain age it is important to have a place where you can be by yourself if you wish. To have a place where you can talk freely with Relatives, Friends and others. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have rooms that suit Couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | ALL Bedrooms have full ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes alcohol is permitted, although it must not be shared with other Residents. There is Happy Hour twice a week, there is no cost to Residents to attend Happy Hour. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Each request to bring your own pet will be discussed during the admission process. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have their own telephone - there is no cost for local calls to the Residents. |
| Wifi | Yes | The Rest Home is Wifi compatible - we do not provide computers or tablets for Residents use though. BUT we do have ipads available for resident's to use for Zoom calls, messenger videos etc. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Yes, Residents have their own heaters in their bedroom and bathroom. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We encourage those needing care and are under 65 to contact us to discuss admission requirements. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two main lounges as well as one sun room lounge, one library/reading room, one smoking lounge (soley for smokers use only). |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | We DO NOT discriminate against anyone: Sexual Orientation, Race. Colour. or Religous Beliefs etc. We have a diverse culture living and working at the rest home. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Residents are taken on outings once - twice a week visiting local attractions. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have Resident's and staff who identify as Maori. We have access to the local Island Bay Marae. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meetings are held Monthly. |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | We ensure regular newsletters are emailed to all contacts. More frequently with urgent 'general type' messages. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Staff receive training in the management of challenging behaviour - both for Residents and when faced with other challenging situations. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | All Residents who live in Rest Homes facilities would have a degree of confusion, all are assessed as being rest home level. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Whilst the Rest Home is in a central Wellington location (10 minutes to the Airport, 5 minutes to Wellington Hospital, 8 minutes to the Wellington Motorway) it enjoys rural views. Very nice views (rural and sea) from all rooms. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Irwell Rest Home provides a smokers lounge for use of Residents who smoke only. There is no limit to the amount of time spent in this lounge. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | It is a person right to smoke if THEY wish. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Irwell is locked from 5pm - 7am. Access during these hours is by security only. During day hours open access available to all. All Visitors must sign the Visitors book when entering and leaving. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Special Features
| Our Rest Home is a Family Orientated, Privately owned and operated Rest Home, one of the last privately owned rest homes in the Wellington area. The Manager John and his wife Heather live at the Rest Home ensuring the day to day running always go smoothly. John and Heather built the Rest Home 24 years ago, some of our Staff have worked with us for 22+ years. We have a low staff turnover, this is a reflection of how Management and Staff have excellent working relationships. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Activity programme runs 7 days a week with a variety of things to keep minds active. Age Concern are available when requested or a need is seen. Alzheimer's Society provide talks to staff and families. Arthritis society available for support. Big print books a large selection is available in one of the Library areas. Bingo is played Blind Foundation is available when required - they provide the talking books service. Board games, ludo, snakes & ladders, chess to name a few are played. Bowls are played Canine friends visit Cards games are played Chapel, church services are held by local churches. Classical Music is played, discs are also available if residents wish to play them in their own room. Concerts are held regularly, local schools and service clubs come and entertain us. Crafts are held during our activities programme. Dancing is a regular thing, it helps with stiff joints, and is a fun thing to do. Electric beds, some electric beds are available. Email services are available. Entertainers visit Irwell regularly. Entertainment is provided in the activity programme. Exercises are held daily, these exercises benefit all who attend. Fax is available Games are played, teams are formed, great rivalry. Garden there are gardens that can be walked around. Gardening is undertaken by those who wish to, there are raised beds for ease of use. Greypower are accessed if and when required. Happy Hour occurs twice weekly at no extra cost. Housie is held weekly Indoor Games form part of the activity programme Internet is available - if you have your own computer Wifi is available in all bedrooms. Jigsaw puzzles - there is a large selection suitable for all abilities. Library - there are two libraries that have a wide and varied selection of books. Lectures are held every Saturday. Men a good Man/Woman ratio Minibus - there is a minibus that takes residents on outings. Minigolf - is played as part of the activities programme Movies are watched - residents choice Music - is played daily. Newspaper reading - occurs as part of the activities programme. Organ - there is an organ that is played and available for residents and their families to play. Outings - residents are taken out for drives around the local area and further afield. Parties - any excuse to hold a party where we all dress up and have FUN!!! Pastoral care - we are not affiliated with any Church group but have contact details for all known groups in our area. Pianist - come and entain us. Picnic facilities - we have outdoor areas that are available. Quizzes - regular quizzes are held with prizes Reading - there are quiet areas of the rest home where residents are able to read. Staff are available to read to residents if this is needed. Shopping - if residents need to go shopping this can be arranged. Sing-a-longs occur daily Vegetarian - we have vegetarians living at the rest home - their dietary needs are met. Videos are still able to be played. Views - stunning views from almost every window. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | To be discussed during the admission process. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have a high level of staffing - this is commented on each time we are Audited. Two Registered Nurses, Clinical Quality Officer, Care Coordinator, Shift Leaders, Care Staff, Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Cleaners, Laundry, Maintenance Staff. We do not have a lower staff during the weekends, staff numbers remain the same. | |
| Details about meals | We have a six week menu that is flexible to accommodate special functions, dietary needs, weather/climate changes. | |
| Visitor information | General Visitors are permitted, at this stage no Chilcren under 10years. All Visitors have to wear a mask throughout their visit, Visitors must visit their relative in the relatives room. | |
| Internet access | There is internet access throughout the rest home. Ipads are available for Zoom and messenger video calls. | |
| Transport | There is a rest home van that takes resident's to appointments and general outings. | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Arabic | Yes | |
| Assyrian | Yes | |
| Burmese | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Ethiopian | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Greek | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreters are available to assist with communication needs. |
| Khmer (Cambodian) | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Several Staff fluent in Te Reo |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rumanian | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sign Language | Yes | Basic signing is known |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Urdu | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | We can access members of the Anglican Community. We have members of staff who identify as Anglican. |
| Baha'i | Yes | We can access members of the Baha'i Community. |
| Baptist | Yes | We can access members of the Baptist Community. We have members of staff who identify as Baptist. |
| Brethren | Yes | We can access members of the Brethren Community. |
| Buddhist | Yes | We can access members of the Buddhist Community. We have members of staff who identify as Buddhist. |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Hindu | Yes | We can access members of the Hindu Community. We have members of staff who identify as Hindu. |
| Muslim | Yes | We can access members of the Muslim Community. We have members of staff who identify as Muslim. |
| Jewish | Yes | We can access members of the Jewish Community. |
| Methodist | Yes | We can access members of the Methodist Community. We have members of staff who identify as Methodist. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | We can access members of the Presbyterian Community. We have members of staff who identify as Presbyterian. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | We can access members of the Roman Catholic Community. We have members of staff who identify as Catholic. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | We can access members of the Salvation Army Community. We have members of staff who identify as Salvationists. |
| Spiritualist/New Age | Yes | We can access members of the Spiritualist Community. We have members of staff who identify as Spiritualist. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are not affiliated to any Religious organisation or group. We encourage Resident's to continue to follow the Religion of their choice and can assist with sourcing Preachers, Priests, Ministers, Church Leaders when we are asked to do so. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 Km | There is reasonably good public transport at the end of our Street approx 2 minute walk away. |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | We have a shop on site at the Rest Home where Resident's are able to purchase the 'necessities of life'. Cuba Mall in the city centre is approx 7 minute car ride away, Kilbirnie shops are 8 minute car ride away. |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | Closest mall shopping is the Airport Retail Centre Lyall Bay (an open-air shopping precinct which is approx 9 minute car ride away). |
| Parks | 0.20 Km | There are several parks in the local area. Tawatawa reserve is 2 minute walk away. |
| Library | 2.00 Km | Island Bay library is on the bus route. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
| New Zealand Dental Association | Yes | |
| Registered Dentist | Yes | |
| Trade Registered | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | InterRAI training Registered Staff |
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| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
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