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Little Sisters of the Poor
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 9 Tweed Street
Herne Bay
Auckland 1011 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Auckland
- Phone
- (09) 361 4600
- Fax
- (09) 361 4602
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Personnel
- Manager
- Mother Malia Nuku - (09) 361 4600
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Description
Saint Joseph's Home, as all facilities owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, exists to extend hospitality towards the Aged suffering from financial need, loneliness or other difficulties. we do this recalling the words of the Lord "I was a stranger and you welcomed me" Matthew 25.35
Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love-filled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassionate love and mercy of God for all persons.
Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love-filled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassionate love and mercy of God for all persons.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 7 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Room with Ensuite | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 19 Dec 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour / 7 day cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | 4 mornings per week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A comprehensive programme is scheduled throughout the year. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Once a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Once a month. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Dietitian reviews individual needs as required for clinical needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | No | We have a wonderful group of volunteers who assist our residents. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Catholic Priest and Catholic Religious Sisters | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Kitchen and Pantry Satff | |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2008 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Infection Control | No | Registered Nurse assigned. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Nursing Facilitator on site. |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | No | We do not currently offer respite care. |
| Updated: 7 Mar 2013 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | To be discussion with the Nursing Facilitator as rooms are partially furnitured. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | To be discussion with the Nursing Facilitator. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have two budgies |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All cost are residents responsibility. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | No | Social Centre for independent elderly. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular meeting are held for our residents. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Weekly newsletter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Subject to clinical diagnosis. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Feb 2014 | ||
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books,Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Pool table, Spa, Videos |
| Updated: 26 Feb 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Breakfast served at 8am. 3 course main meal served at mid day. 3 course light meal served at 5.30pm. Morning tea, afternoon tea & supper provided. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | 24 hour / 7 day registered nurse cover. Caregivers, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry and Admin staff on site. Care is supplemented by the Sisters . | |
| Associated Complexes | Sacred Heart Home & Hospital in Dunedin. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Rest Home care per day - $127.54 Hospital Care per day - $213.74 additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care. | |
| Updated: 26 Feb 2014 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Chinese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Croatian | Yes | Staff member on site during some of the week. |
| English | Yes | |
| French | Yes | The Sisters can all speak French. |
| Mandarin | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Samoan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Tongan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Other Details | Yes | The Sisters can speak a variety of different languages. |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2008 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | Yes | The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters. |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Bus transport is a short walk from the home. | |
| Shops | Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks. | |
| Parks | Erin Park is a short walk from the home. | |
| Library | Leys Library is located in Ponsonby. | |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | No | We work with Wellcare and support staff to attend programmes in conjunction with homes in the same location. |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
