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Irwell Resthome
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Irwell Resthome
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 11 Irwell St
Island Bay
Southern Suburbs
Wellington 6023 - DHB
- Capital & Coast
- Phone
- (04) 383 8485
- Fax
- (04) 383 8797
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- John Nicolson - (04) 383 8485
- Owner
- Heather & John Nicolson - (04) 383 8485
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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) live on-site and 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.
"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) live on-site and 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.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 60 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Rest Home beds available NOW 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 OUR SPECIALITY |
| Updated: 25 Jul 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 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 | |
| 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 achieved their National Certificate in care of the Elderly.This is held at WELTEC in Petone. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Community Physiotherapists are available. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Community Occupational Therapist are available. | |
| Own Social Worker | 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 | ||
| 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: 12 Apr 2017 | |||
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. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| 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 Advisor | Yes | There are experienced Staff to assist with continence assessments and correct use of incontinent products. Support from C&CDHB continence nurses is available |
| Infection Control | Yes | Excellent Infection policies and procedures followed. We have a good relationship with the infection control nurses. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We really enjoy looking after Elderly people while their relatives have a break and encourage you to use the respite care you have been allocated. PLEASE BOOK RESPITE CARE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. |
| Respite | Yes | Providing respite care is an important part of our philosophy of care. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We provide convalescing care to those who are going into Hospital for Surgery but feel they need a wee bit of care before going home. This is especially important for those who live alone. We can assist with planning your discharge safely. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Carer support is provided by offering respite care to relatives. |
| 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 subsidised agreements with the Ministry of Health. |
| Subsidised | Yes | We have residents who are subsidies for their care. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We have Resident's who are private payers. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Some Resident's pay for their care. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Public Holidays are a time when respite bookings are high - it is a good idea to book well in advance to ensure your place is secure. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings are regularly made in advance, this is especially the case with respite care. |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We encourage those needing care and are under 65 to contact us to discuss admission requirements. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All bedrooms at Irwell Rest Home are Single - all have their own full ensuite (shower, vanity, toilet, heating, nurse call bells). |
| Rooms (Shared) | 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 (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have rooms that suit Couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | ALL Bedrooms have full ensuites. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Yes, Residents have their own heaters in their bedroom and bathroom. |
| Maori 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 | Seasonal newsletters are distributed and available on Irwell web page. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Staff receive training twice yearly in 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. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two main lounges, one sun room lounge, one library/reading room, one smoking lounge (soley for smokers use only). |
| Outings | Yes | Residents are taken on outings once - twice a week visiting local attractions. |
| 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 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. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Irwell has one of the most up to date fire evacuation procedures available. The whole building has fire sprinklers and smoke detectors. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Copies of Audit reports are available upon request. |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
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.
We built the Rest Home 19 years ago, some of our Staff have worked with us for 17+ years. We have a low staff turnover, this is a reflection of how Management and Staff have excellent working relationships. |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 |
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: 12 Apr 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | We have a six week menu that is flexible to accommodate special functions, dietary needs, weather/climate changes. | |
| Staffing 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. Care Staff go to WELTEC to receive their Caregiving certificates. We do not have a lower staff during the weekends, staff numbers remain the same. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | To be discussed during the admission process. | |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Arabic | Yes | |
| Assyrian | Yes | |
| Cook Island | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreters are available to assist with communication needs. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Several Staff fluent in Te Reo |
| Sign Language | Yes | Basic signing is known |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
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: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 km | There is a 'shopper bus' 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: 12 Apr 2017 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eldernet Subscription Gold | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | 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 Dental Association | Yes | |
| Registered Dentist | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | InterRAI training Registered Staff |
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| Updated: 12 Apr 2017 | ||