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Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
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- Name
- Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia - DHB
- Northland
- Phone
- (09) 408 1480
- Fax
- 09 408 1485
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Jackie Simkins
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Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Updated: 15 Sep 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse cover | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses are supported by the Registered Nurse team and contribute to a high standard of care | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Health Care Assistants are called Care Partners at Switzer, they have either completed or are working towards a National certificate in caring for older people | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We contract the services of a Registered Physiotherapist and employ a Physiotherapy Aid | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | Access to a Social Worker if required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We employ 2 full-time registered Diversional Therapists | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | 2 days a week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist visits weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | As required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Pastoral care, Switzer Home Auxiliary, Volunteers, visiting pets and disability support agencies | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All local chaplains visit | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | As required |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | No | Access as required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Under 65 yrs with disability and day care services available |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Internet, Outings, Quizzes |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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284 Keyes Road
New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
Postal Address
PO Box 18603
New Brighton
Christchurch 8641
