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Chalmers Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Chalmers Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth - Postal Address
- 20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth 4312 - DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
- (06) 758 5190
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Jennifer Darby
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central, trading as Enliven
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Description
Chalmers Home is a rest home with spark. Residents often tell us they love the friendly, vibrant and family focused atmosphere, as well as the modern facility with its beautiful views over the Pacific Ocean.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Chalmers Home, like all Enliven Central homes, embraces an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Chalmers Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal well being and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met. Of course, if you have other health needs, such as physiotherapy, we can usually arrange for a health professional to visit Chalmers Home.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Chalmers Home offers rest home and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite and health recovery care.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Chalmers Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Chalmers, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Chalmers Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Chalmers Home, like all Enliven Central homes, embraces an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Chalmers Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal well being and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met. Of course, if you have other health needs, such as physiotherapy, we can usually arrange for a health professional to visit Chalmers Home.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Chalmers Home offers rest home and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite and health recovery care.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Chalmers Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Chalmers, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Chalmers Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 49 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hrs per day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled Nurses are part of our care team | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted Physiotherapist provide manual handling training to all staff every 6 months | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Family Works Taranaki can provide counselling services when needed | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | The full time Diversional Therapist offers a varied and stimulating programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Assists Diversional therapist with Rest Home, Hospital and Day Care programmes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly hairdressing services available in the salon | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Services available on GP referral. Regular podiatry care provided by designated Registered Nurse | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus developed by dietician and reviewed every 6 months. Individual dietary advice sought as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Friends Plus, Aged Concern, Stroke Foundation, Blind Foundation, RSA, and members of relevant organisations visit regularly | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | In house chaplain provides ecumenical support. All church denominations are welcome and a number provide regular services. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are well supported by a committed team of volunteers | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All staff are trained in palliative care in close liason with Taranaki Hospice. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital Renal Unit |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Close Liaison with A T & R Unit Taranaki Base Hospital |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | If required |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Available if required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital Psychogeriatric Team |
| Community Health | Yes | PSC provide home-based services |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Senior Registered Nurse in this position. We have an appointed Clinical Director. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The modern rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Chalmers Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Our central courtyard bird aviary is a favourite. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | No | We hope to be able to offer this service soon |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Contract with Ministry of Health |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and garden couryards. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | In association with DHB and NASC agency. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Te Rangimarie Hospice – New Plymouth |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | 5 days a week, lunchtime meal provided plus transport |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Family and whanau are welcome to join residents in the lounges and courtyard gardens. We also have a Whanau Room that can be booked for overnight stays (for a small fee). This is great for out-of-town visitors! |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meet every 2 months with an independent advocate and Manager |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt Taranaki (Egmont) |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Chalmers Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 18 Jul 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Chalmers Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Chalmers Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar.
We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, a men’s shed, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Many interests and activities are catered for. Depending on resident interest, this may include: , Activity programme, Advocate, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lions, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Travel, Videos |
| Updated: 18 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We have a strong emphasis on continuing education. Low staff turnover indicates a commitment to the wellbeing of our clients. | |
| Updated: 22 Jul 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We can arrange family, friends, volunteers or interpreters for other languages. |
| Updated: 18 Jul 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Chalmers Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Close to Chalmers Home's central location | |
| Mall | 1.20 km | We are a 3 minute drive/15 min walk to the centre of town. |
| Parks | We are right around the corner from the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway. | |
| Library | A library bus visits outside of the home each fortnight. The central library is a short distance away. | |
| Updated: 18 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | As with all Residential Care a summary is available on the MOH website |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Chalmers Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
