Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia
Kaitaia 0410 - Postal Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia 0410 - Region
- Northland
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tina Mills
Other services
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Our vision is ‘To provide leadership in the care of older people, and a range of services for their changing and diverse needs. These services will continuously evolve to exceed expectations’.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 44 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $5.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 12 Nov 2024 |
| 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: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse cover | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses are supported by the Registered Nurse Team and contribute to a high standard of care | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Health Care Assistants have either completed or are working towards a National Certificate in caring for older people | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We contract the services of a Registered Physiotherapist and employ 2 Physiotherapy Aids | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Access to a social worker if required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We employ 2 full-time Diversional Therapists | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | 2 days a week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist visits weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | As required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Pastoral care, Switzer Home Auxiliary, visiting pets and disability support agencies | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All local chaplains visit | |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | As required |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Accessed as required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | As required |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | As required |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Aug 2014 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Aug 2014 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Many of our rooms have ensuite facilities |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We encourage all residents to follow their usual social activities |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a number of cats, a cockateil, and visiting dogs |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All residents have access to a telephone to use in their own room |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | A number of different lounge areas |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have a covered outside area |
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Updated: 14 Aug 2014 |
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Special Features
| Claud switzer Memorial Trust has a 60 year history of providing high quality care in the beautiful Far North. The home is set in lovely grounds. Our staff are our strength, they work hard and focus on enhancing the independence and quality of life of older people who find that Switzer is now their home. |
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Updated: 9 Oct 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, , Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Maori Women's Welfare League, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Spa, Videos |
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Updated: 13 Oct 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on site by our own very talented catering team. Special diets are catered for. | |
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Updated: 13 Oct 2014 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | All denominations visit Switzer to provide support and comfort to their parishoners. |
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Updated: 13 Oct 2014 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | We are an Eden Alternative home. |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.