WesleyCare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- WesleyCare
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 91 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Donna Coxshall - 033751055
- Owner
- Christchurch Methodist Mission - 033751055
Other services
Our overall mission is to promote social justice through partnerships that strengthen families and build fair and safe communities.
Our facility has a focus on dignity, independence and opportunities for older people in a range of affordable and secure accommodation.
Our facility has a focus on dignity, independence and opportunities for older people in a range of affordable and secure accommodation.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 18 Jul 2024 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Impending vacancy | No |
Short stay considered | No |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $25.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 04 Sep 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 |
Updated: 12 Nov 2024 |
Testimonials
From a recent survey in December here are some comments from our residents/family: "I can not speak highly enough of my mother's care" "Staff are friendly and patient...." "Very satisfied with everything. Happy my relative is happy and well cared for." |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | We always have a registered nurse on site. All our registered nurses have substantial experience in caring for the elderly and palliative care.We use Nurse Maude Pallative team for advice and support | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have two very skilled enrolled nurses, one full time and one casual | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our staff are friendly and always there to help out, many have been here for over 15 years - a testimony of a stable workforce | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a contracted physio that comes in two days a week as well as two physio aides who work full-time under her direction. | |
Social Worker (on site) | Yes | We have access to a large number of qualified social workers through our Christchurch Methodist Misson community services team. | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have one qualified Diversonal Therapist who is full-time | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have two Activities Staff who work full time alongside our Diversonal Therapist including group and one - one activities. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | We have a salon and two hairdressers available three days a week. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Regular podiatry visits | |
Dietitian | Yes | We have access to a Dietitian as required with regular menu reviews | |
Accredited Visitors | Yes | Through Age Concern, Foundation for the Blind, Arthritis Society, MS Society | |
Kaumatua | Yes | The Methodist Mission have a long standing partnership relationship with Te Whatu-Manawa Maoritanga O Rehua Marae, since its inception as Rehua Hostel in 1952. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have an in-house Chaplain who coordinates a team of ministers and lay people from various denominations. We have services on Wednesdays and Sundays. There is a monthly Catholic Mass as well as weekly communion visits to Catholic residents | |
Other Personnel | Yes | We have regular volunteers that include a hand massage therapist, musicians, craft assistants. We have a lovely receptionist Katherine who welcomes all that come in our front door We also have Tracy the Ear Nurse who visits regulary | |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | We have sufficient equipment to offer to residents that need extra support with their respiratory function. |
Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We have well qualified registered nurses who look after our Palliative care residents with the support of the Nurse Maude Palliative Team |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We offer excellent palliative care to residents of all ages, on referral. |
IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Through Acute Demand team at Pegasus |
Dialysis | Yes | Dialysis unit at CPH have installed the necessary equipment for this to take place bed dependent. |
Wound Care | Yes | All RN's are qualified in wound management. We have excellent training from Ebos. |
Diabetic Care | Yes | We have a number of residents with diabetes whom we care for and monitor sucessfully |
Continence Advice | Yes | We have well trained healthcare assistants who are knowledgeable in assessing the resident for the correct continence products. |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | We would access a specialist through Nurse Maude. |
Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Through Stroke services from OPHSS. |
Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | We have the expertise to manage these |
Infection Control | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse who leads the staff in Infection Control management which includes regular training and updating of procedures/information. |
Surgical Followup | Yes | Yes depending on complexity |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | Through the Older Persons Health Specialist Service (OPMH ),Psychiatric Services of the Elderly. |
Clinical Management | Yes | We have two Unit Coordinators, Jyllanie and Maureen, who are responsible for the clinical oversight of the residents in their respective areas. We have further oversight from our Quality/Clinical Manager Avi. |
Other Specialties | Yes | We would like to be given the opportunity to manage any person with a specific need. We have cared for residents with an intellectual disability. |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | If we have availability. |
Carer Support | Yes | If we have availability. |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please get in touch to see if we are able to assist you |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Providing it meets our requirements so we can provide the safest care for you we are willing to discuss this. |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have 1 studio unit for a couple where at least one person has been assessed for hospital level of care. |
Ensuite | Yes | All rooms. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have weekly happy hour that is regularly attended by residents hosted and funded by our facility. Residents may have their own alcohol with the approval of their GP. |
Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat called Princess and tropical fish. |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Willing to discuss this. Resident or family would be responsible for all pet care. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Currently a $20/month charge |
Wifi | Yes | $10 per month |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have experience in caring for people who are under 65 with chronic long term illnesses |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have numerous small and large lounges for family and residents to meet in. |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family |
Outings | Yes | We have a van that staff use to take residents on outings. |
Whānau Room | Yes | We have rooms available for a quiet space for family |
Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Staff have an annual training to promote an understanding |
Residents Committee | No | We have a regular residents meeting with the resident advocate. |
Newsletter | Yes | Occasional newsletters are distributed. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | WesleyCare ensures that the needs of residents with challenging behaviours are managed effectively to enhance their quality of life and ensure a safe environment for the other residents and staff. We utilise DHB expertise if we require assistance |
Confused Residents | Yes | Although we do not provide Dementia Care we are able to manage the triggers and other factors that result in short term confusion.If a residents safety becomes at risk they may have to shift to a dementia care unit. |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | We aim to be completely smoke free, no smoking on site. |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Special Features
We are in the process of building a BRAND NEW 100 bed Hospital, Kitchen, Laundry and Chapel. Stage ONe will be ready Mid-2015 and the rest will follow in 2016. |
Updated: 27 Nov 2014 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Chapel, Church, Children, , Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, , Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Singing |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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Staffing qualifications and details | We have a mixture of Senior Nurses and newer graduates. Most healthcare assistants have been with us over 15 years | |
Details about meals | All Meals are made on site with home-baking for morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. | |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Chinese | Yes | We have some Chinese staff. |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | We have some Fijian staff. |
Fijian Indian | Yes | We have some Fijian Indian staff. |
Filipino | Yes | We have many Filipino staff. |
French | Yes | We have a French RN |
Hindi | Yes | We have several Indian staff. |
Interpreter | Yes | We have access to Interpreters that we can call in if required. |
Japanese | Yes | We have two Japanese staff. |
Korean | Yes | We have some Korean staff. |
Māori - Te Reo | Yes | We have some Maori staff. |
Nepali | Yes | We have three Nepalese healthcare assistants. |
Samoan | Yes | We have some Samoan staff. |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Thai | Yes | We have a Thai staff member. |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Christian | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | We are part of the Christchurch Methodist Mission |
Roman Catholic | Yes | The local priest comes in to say Mass several times a year. Parish visitors provide Communion to Roman Catholic residents. |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | We have a Bus Stop outside the main building | |
Shops | We are close to the Papanui Shops | |
Mall | We are close to Northlands Mall | |
Parks | Small Park across the road from us | |
Library | We are close to Papanui Library | |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
Police checked | Yes | |
Updated: 27 Dec 2022 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.