Little Sisters of the Poor
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 9 Tweed Street
Herne Bay
Auckland 1011 - Postal Address
- PO Box 47276
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144 - Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Mother Malia or Sister Maria Losa - (09) 361 4600 ext 608
- Nurse Manager
- (09) 361 4600 (ext 665)
- Administration
- (09) 361 4600
Other services
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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 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Room with ensuite, Someone with low income | |
| 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 31 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour / 7 day cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | 3 mornings per week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A comprehensive programme is scheduled throughout the year. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Once a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Once 4-6 weeks. | |
| 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, Pantry and Admin Staff | |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | 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. |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator as rooms are partially furnished. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All cost are residents responsibility. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Cafe | No | Two x coffee bays where you can make you own coffee, tea or milo. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | No | Social Centre for independent elderly. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular meetings 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 | |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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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,Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Spa, Videos, Advocate |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Rest Home care per day - $209.18 Hospital Care per day - $335.35 additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care. | |
| 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 . | |
| 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. | |
| Visitor information | Visitors are welcome from 10am to 12 noon and then from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Residents are free to go out with family and friends. If not a regular visitor, always good to phone first to make sure Resident is in. | |
| Internet access | Guest wifi | |
| Associated Complexes | Sacred Heart Home & Hospital in Dunedin. | |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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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. |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | 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. |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | Yes | The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters. |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Bus transport is a short walk from the home. | |
| Shops | Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks. | |
| Mall | St Lukes is a 15 to 20 minute drive. | |
| Parks | Erin Park is a short walk from the home. | |
| Library | Grey Lynn Public Library, 474 Great North Road. Leys Institute Little Library, 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby. | |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Apr 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.