Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Claud Switzer Memorial Trust
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia
Kaitaia 0410 - Postal Address
- 71 South Road
Kaitaia 0410 - Region
- Northland
- Phone
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- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tina Mills
Other services
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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 | 35 |
| 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 | Health Care Assistants are called Care Partners at Switzer, they 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 a Physiotherapy Aid | |
| 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 registered Diversional Therapists | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | 2 days a week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist 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 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 | Access as required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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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 | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
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Special Features
| Under 65 yrs with disability and day care services available |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Internet, Outings, Quizzes |
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Updated: 13 Sep 2017 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.