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Tainui Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Tainui Village
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 96 Clawton Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310 - Postal Address
- PO Box 5016, Westown, New Plymouth 4343
- DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
- (06) 753 6597
- Fax
- (06) 753 7650
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Martin Hook
- Owner
- Tainui Home Trust Board
Other services
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Description
Tainui Village is a Christian Charitable Trust which aims to provide quality residential and community service to older adults in a caring, spiritually, and culturally sensitive manner.
TAINUI HOME
Quality Policy
Our mission is to provide quality Rest Home care by meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of current and potential residents, their families, whanau and carers. We are committed to continuous quality improvement.
To achieve its mission Tainui Home has adopted the following principles:
1.The RESPECT of and DIGNITY of our residents is paramount. Every resident can expect FAIR TREATMENT.
2.INDIVIDUALISED CARE is nurtured through a partnership between the resident, his/her family, whanau, carers and staff.
3. We understand the importance of INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION and CHOICES. We listen to residents and their family/whanau and encourage questions. Complaints/suggestions are positive quality improvement tools.
4.SAFE practices are adopted to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards to ensure the health, welfare and safety of residents, staff and visitors.
5.QUALITY practices are adopted which meet Health and Disabilities Sector Standards SNZ HB 8134.1:2008, relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.
6.SAFE ENVIRONMENT for staff is nurtured, by recognising them as our number one resource, by promoting a team approach, delegating duties appropriately and encouraging self-improvement through comprehensive training programmes.
7.Board and Management will maximise RESOURCES and continue to implement CURRENT BEST PRACTICE.
8. All service delivery will encompass the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, ie partnership, participation, protection.
Quality shall not, at any time, be compromised.
TAINUI HOME
Quality Policy
Our mission is to provide quality Rest Home care by meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of current and potential residents, their families, whanau and carers. We are committed to continuous quality improvement.
To achieve its mission Tainui Home has adopted the following principles:
1.The RESPECT of and DIGNITY of our residents is paramount. Every resident can expect FAIR TREATMENT.
2.INDIVIDUALISED CARE is nurtured through a partnership between the resident, his/her family, whanau, carers and staff.
3. We understand the importance of INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION and CHOICES. We listen to residents and their family/whanau and encourage questions. Complaints/suggestions are positive quality improvement tools.
4.SAFE practices are adopted to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards to ensure the health, welfare and safety of residents, staff and visitors.
5.QUALITY practices are adopted which meet Health and Disabilities Sector Standards SNZ HB 8134.1:2008, relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.
6.SAFE ENVIRONMENT for staff is nurtured, by recognising them as our number one resource, by promoting a team approach, delegating duties appropriately and encouraging self-improvement through comprehensive training programmes.
7.Board and Management will maximise RESOURCES and continue to implement CURRENT BEST PRACTICE.
8. All service delivery will encompass the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, ie partnership, participation, protection.
Quality shall not, at any time, be compromised.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Yes |
| Updated: 6 Nov 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 44 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| We have one ensuite rest home room available. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our highly trained and experienced RN's provide 24/7 coverage | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our EN's provide dedicated care and managerial assistance to our RN's | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have an extensive team of caregivers some of which have worked with us for over 25 years | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Available as an as needed basis. Contracted to Tainui as well as the Hospital community physio. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Available as an as needed basis. Contracted to Tainui as well as the Hospital community physio. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | She is fully qualified and works 32.5 hours per week. There is also an assistant that works along side her for 30 hours per week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | The salon is open 3 days per week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted to Tainui and visits six weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Available at our request. Current cooks are qualified in meal preparation. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. We have two chaplains. | |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. All senior staff and carers are trained in Palliative care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Urology | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Community Health | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Anthroposophical Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | We currently have 1 post graduate Palliative Care nurse on staff. |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | Assessed on individual needs. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Fifty-seven rooms. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | One room only. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Two rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | In all rooms. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One cat, a Canary bird aviary and two turtles. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meetings held monthly with management. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | A rest home level of care. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two large lounges, one large conservatory plus three smaller seating areas. |
| Outings | Yes | We have 3 vans with multiple seating available. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Jan 2011 | ||
Interests & Activities
| Big print books, Activity programme, Art, Board games, Bowls, Bingo, Care and Craft, Chapel, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Interdenominational, Library, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Videos, SKY TV, Sing-a-longs, Travel- Van outings. |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Individual meals available. Four week menu cycle. | |
| Staffing Details | Staff levels are above Ministry requirements. | |
| Associated Complexes | There are villa complexes in two outside suburbs - Fitzroy and Westown. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Variable. | |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Tainui Village is administered by the Tainui Home Trust Board, a charitable trust established by the Anglican & Methodist Churches |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | There is a bus stop at the end of the drive. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Westown shops back onto the village. |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Centre City Shopping Centre in the main town. |
| Parks | 0.00 km | Tainui Home has park like gardens on site. |
| Library | 0.00 km | Mobile Library bus Tuesday's. |
| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 14 Jun 2009 | ||