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Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 158 Matangi Road
Hamilton 3284 - Postal Address
- 158 Matangi Road
RD 4
Hamilton 3284 - DHB
- Waikato
- Phone
- (07) 856 3019
- Fax
- (07) 856 8816
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Sue Pollock - (07) 856 3019
- Owner
- Tamahere Eventide Home Trust - (07) 856 5162
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Description
Mission statement:
"To provide a quality caring service for older people, in a Christian environment."
"To provide a quality caring service for older people, in a Christian environment."
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| For renquiries, contact Gaye Thackray, clinical leader at cnl.resthome@assisi.co.nz | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Respite bed enquires welcome |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 Aug 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have full Nursing cover in our Rest Home. Most shifts are covered by a Registered Nurse. When an Enrolled Nurse is rostered they will work under the supervision of the RN in our Hospital. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | A NP visits twice weekly and works closely with our GP | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in the Hospital | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Caregivers are rosterd across all shifts, and work under the supervision of a registered nurse, or an enrolled nurse. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted physiotherapist. Assisi also has a full time, qualified, Rehab therapist who provides individualised and group exercise programmes. | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Contracted as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Diversional therapist works Monday - Friday | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | No | See Diversional Therapy | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser comes in 2 days per week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrists visit on site monthly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Contracted Dietitian service | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Our Sisters of Mercy on site, and chaplain provide support for residents and their families. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | One of our staff members assists in this role as required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Priest says Mass 3 days per week at 10.30am. A communion service is held Tuesdays & Fridays at 4pm. Pastoral care is provided by Sisters on a daily basis. Assisi has a strong Pastoral care service. | |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | One oxygen concentrator is available. An oxygen service is available for those prescribed. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are skilled in Palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | District nurses visit as required via a community health referral system |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered nurses have undertaken extra training in wound care management. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our nurses are up to date in diabetic management. We utilise specialist nurses from the District Health Board as necessary. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Product consultants are utilised as required. DHB personnel are also available. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Registered nurses are skilled in stomal management. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Staff skilled in post stroke management for those assessed for long term care. |
| Infection Control | Yes | All staff are skilled in infection control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Available for those residents who have had surgery |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Mental Health Services for the Elderly are utilised as necessary. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The general manager of care services is an experienced registered nurse. A clinical nurse leader oversees day to day care and works Mon-Fri. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | 1 designated respite bed at resthome level. Advanced bookings welcome. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Carer support must be approved by DSL |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Atawhai Assisi runs a DAY PROGRAMME Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm. Referral to the day programme is via DSL. Transport available for pick up and drop off. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | This can be discussed prior to admission. All furniture must ensure resident safety & mobility around the room. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | all rooms are single |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Please discuss with Clinical Nurse Leader. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Our building layout is not suitable to individual pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Some adjustment, although the heating is thermostatically controlled |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | On a case by case basis and with DSL approval. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are a number of lounges through the facility for both large and small gatherings. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Female residents only | No | Both male & female residents welcome. |
| Male residents only | No | Both male & female residents welcome. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are trained in Palliative Care, and liaise closely with Hospice. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Palliative Care funding is available following assessment via the palliative care team and Disability Support Link. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. Transport available for pick up and drop off. Referral via DSL. |
| Outings | Yes | Outing are organised on a regular basis for those who wish to take advantage of these. We have our own van. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Not on site, however happy to work closely with whanau to ensure cultural needs are met. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | A monthly Resident Meeting is held, this is open for all Residents to attend, chaired by our Chaplain who is supported by a DT |
| Family Committee | No | We keep in regular contact with families and the management team are happy to be contacted for any issues |
| Newsletter | No | Families are invited to participate in an annual familiy satisfaction survey. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy in place. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Depends on the level and type of confusion. We do not provide secure dementia care. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Assisi is set within three acres of gardens, within 10 acres of farm land and is surrounded by lifestyle blocks and small farms. |
| Smokers Room | No | We are a smoke free facility for all staff, residents, visitors and trades. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | We are a smoke free facility for all staff, residents, visitors and trades. |
| Semi-Secure | No | While we have gates on our driveways we are unable to provide secure facilites for those who tend to wander. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Interests & Activities
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Activity Programme: Assisi has a very good programme, utilising volunteers as much as possible. We welcome family members to assist with activities. the Activity programme is planned well in advance and is displayed for residents and visitors.
Chapel: We have a large Chapel on site. We have a Catholic Mass 3 times per week, and a multi-denominational service each Wednesday. Communion services are held on Tuesday & Friday. Entertainment: Assisi has various groups entertaining on a regular basis, providing a range of entertainment, including music. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Main meal served at lunch time. Dietician approved menu. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | The Resthome has nursing cover for morning and evening shifts with night shift covered by our hospital nurses. The Hospital has 24 hour / 7 day a week nursing cover who are available to assist Resthome staff in emergencies. Caregiver ratio's are based on care levels. | |
| Associated Complexes | Tamahere Eventide, 621 SH 1, Hamilton | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | An information pack is available on request | |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | 1 Chinese nurse |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Services available externally. There may be an associated cost with this service. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We are happy to support any culture with entry into our facility. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Chaplain on site 3 days a week |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Sisters of Mercy and Chaplain on site |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Catholic services available 3-5 days per week, multi-denominational service weekly. |
| Methodist | Yes | Tamahere Eventide Trust |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Atawhai Assisi was owned by Sisters of Mercy until 1April 2018. The Methodist church and Tamahere Eventide Trust purchased Atawhai Assisi. A strong Christian focus is maintained. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are happy to support any faith/ religion with entry into care. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 2.00 km | Assisi is 1.5 kms outside the city boundary. The nearest bus route is 2 kms away. |
| Shops | 2.00 km | The Hillcrest shopping centre is our nearest centre, this provides most services. Not accessable without transport. |
| Mall | 6.00 km | The City Centre is 15 minutes (16km) away. Westfield Shopping Centre (Chartwell) is approximately 20 minutes away. |
| Parks | 4.00 km | Hamilton City Gardens offer beautiful walkways, a cafe and is wheelchair accessible. Other accessable cafes are nearby. |
| Library | 2.00 km | Atawhai Assisi has a voluntary Librarian who visits our residents, gets to know their tastes in literature, & sources books from the Hillcrest Branch of the Hamilton Public Library. Assisi also has a number of large print books in our in-house library. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | We have a clinical nurse educator and all our staff are fully supported with ongoing education |
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | Careerforce assessor on site. All care staff are supported to complete careerforce levels |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | 2 staff members have the National Certificate in Diversional Therapy. |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | No | Tamahere Eventide is a member and currently has a retirement village. Plans are in place to develop a retirement village at Atawhai Assisi. |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | Via MOH website |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Tamahere Eventide is a member |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
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| Updated: 16 Jul 2019 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
