Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia
Kaitaia 0410 - Postal Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia 0410 - Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tina Mills
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The 'Puriri Secure Care Unit' is a protected living environment which specialises in providing rest home level care to older people who are adversely affected by dementia and related disorders.
The unit provides a safe, secure and homely environment. We have aimed to create a human habitat, a place where people are treated as individuals and encouraged to participate in doing the things that they have enjoyed. For example, cooking and gardening. We encourage spontaneity and we welcome visitors, especially children and animals. We are also developing our gardens and plant collection and welcome your assistance.
The unit has 15 individual bedrooms, all have a toilet and sink unit. There are shared shower and communal toilet facilities.
We have 2 garden areas, a courtyard, and a larger area with pleasant views of the hills. Residents and their families/whanau can sit outdoors and enjoy some time together. The rear garden has raised garden beds for those residents who enjoy looking after plants. The unit has been designed to provide a great indoor - outdoor flow so that residents can wander at their will within a secure environment.
Families are encouraged to visit and are free to take their relative out of the unit for a walk, or an outing, you are welcome to make a cup of tea or coffee at anytime.
A Diversional Therapist is a part of the team and group or one on one activity sessions are held in Puriri Wing every day. Residents are also invited to attend activities in other areas of the facility with staff from the unit caring for them. Each week there is a bus ride for the residents and families are welcome to join these outings and to assist their relative or others (seating permitting).
Staff working in the unit have been chosen because they want to work with people with dementia, they have the specialist education, knowledge, skills and the personality and the manner required. There is daily and ongoing Registered Nurse oversight, with a registered nurse on-site and available at all times, day or night.
The unit provides a safe, secure and homely environment. We have aimed to create a human habitat, a place where people are treated as individuals and encouraged to participate in doing the things that they have enjoyed. For example, cooking and gardening. We encourage spontaneity and we welcome visitors, especially children and animals. We are also developing our gardens and plant collection and welcome your assistance.
The unit has 15 individual bedrooms, all have a toilet and sink unit. There are shared shower and communal toilet facilities.
We have 2 garden areas, a courtyard, and a larger area with pleasant views of the hills. Residents and their families/whanau can sit outdoors and enjoy some time together. The rear garden has raised garden beds for those residents who enjoy looking after plants. The unit has been designed to provide a great indoor - outdoor flow so that residents can wander at their will within a secure environment.
Families are encouraged to visit and are free to take their relative out of the unit for a walk, or an outing, you are welcome to make a cup of tea or coffee at anytime.
A Diversional Therapist is a part of the team and group or one on one activity sessions are held in Puriri Wing every day. Residents are also invited to attend activities in other areas of the facility with staff from the unit caring for them. Each week there is a bus ride for the residents and families are welcome to join these outings and to assist their relative or others (seating permitting).
Staff working in the unit have been chosen because they want to work with people with dementia, they have the specialist education, knowledge, skills and the personality and the manner required. There is daily and ongoing Registered Nurse oversight, with a registered nurse on-site and available at all times, day or night.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 14 Sep 2015 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Available 24 hrs | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Access as required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | 2 days per week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 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 Chaplains visit | |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Billiards, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Craft, Entertainment, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Movies, Gas Fire, Reading, Sing-a-longs |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.