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Northanjer Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Northanjer Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 318 Thames Highway
Waitaki
Oamaru - DHB
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- (03) 437 2180
- Fax
- (03) 437 2842
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Belinda Brown - (03) 437 2180
- Owner
- Glenhays Ltd
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Description
Northanjer is a small 15-bed rest home which means that we can tailor the care of our residents to be personal and home-like. We are committed to providing the best possible care and believe that every resident is an individual and deserves to be treated as one.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 9 Apr 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 24 Apr 2018 | |
Testimonials
| "I am very satisfied with everything about meals"
"Everything spot on. Could NOT be any better." |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Renee (our Registered Nurse) lives on site. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have very experienced staff- many have been at Northanjer for more than 10 years. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Belinda (Manager) is a registered Physiotherapist and provides Physiotherapy as required for our residents. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Via Hospital | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | Via Hospital | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Fully qualified Diversional Therapist Consultant and one staff member training to become a Diversional Therapist | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our regular hairdresser attends to the residents' needs however residents are welcome to have their own hairdresser come in. We are happy to accommodate whichever suits you. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 10 weekly or as required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Oversees the menu. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Presbyterian minister attends fortnightly, Roman Catholic Priest attends weekly. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Overseen by our wonderful registered nurse, Renee. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Overseen by our wonderful registered nurse, Renee. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | As required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Overseen by our wonderful registered nurse, Renee. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Belinda (Manager, Registered Physiotherapist) has completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Neurorehabilitation, including strokes, parkinsons disease etc. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | If there is a bed available, we are happy to provide respite care. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We have a day program where people are able to come for a lunch time meal and activities. Please contact management for information. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | We are able to provide day care as required - please contact management for information. |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | However our rooms are so large that couples could share if they chose to. |
| Ensuite | Yes | 8 of our rooms have ensuite facilities. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and things to make their rooms as homely as possible. If they don't wish to use their own, then necessary items are provided- bed, bedside lamp, commode-chair, tallboy, bedroom chair & wardrobe. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have one residents' cat 'Amy' and several colourful birds in our aviary. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Thermastatically controlled. Residents may change the setting to suit them and our staff help to monitor appropriate temperatures. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have residents' meetings every 3 months, or more often if the residents please. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a wonderful conservatory which looks out onto the garden and road. There is one lounge where there is a piano and activities are often held and also one smaller TV room where residents can watch TV, movies or sport. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside only, shelter provided. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | On the MOH website. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Here at Northanjer Resthome we believe that the elderly are valued members of our society. We offer a relaxed homely atmosphere for 15 residents. This enables us to deliver personal and individualised care with flexibility and freedom. Each resident has a right to individual care and commitment.
We encourage residents to continue with any club or hobby involvement they may have had prior to entering the rest home. We are located on the main highway, enabling easy access for visitors, or trips to town and appointments. Visitors are welcome any time. We have lovely gardens to walk in and enjoy and there is an aviary with several resident birds! Staff undergo regular education and training to ensure changing needs of residents are met. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Apr 2008 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We support our residents in the practice of their faith as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 0.20 km | |
| Mall | 2.00 km | Oamaru town centre |
| Parks | 0.20 km | Childrens play area |
| Library | 3.00 km | Oamaru Public Library from where we obtain a selection of large print books. We also have an extensive library of our own with a variety of topics. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2018 | ||
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284 Keyes Road
New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
Postal Address
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New Brighton
Christchurch 8641
