Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home and Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 295 Brockville Road
Brockville
Dunedin 9011 - Postal Address
- PO Box 1214
Brockville
DUNEDIN 9054 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sister Cecilia McKay - 03 476 2028
- Owner
- Little Sisters of the Poor - 03 476 2028
Other services
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Sacred Heart 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: 2 Jul 2012 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 8 |
| 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour/7 day cover | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Caregivers in the Rest Home and Hospital | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | 4 mornings a week - the Physiotherapist is employed by Back in Motion Physiotherapy. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | One diversional Therapist and an assistant, five days a week throughout the year. They work in the rest home and hospital sections of the Home | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Diversional Therapy Department is responsible for Activities | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Once a week on Friday | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Bi-monthly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Dietitian reviews individual needs as required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have a number of volunteers and also a number of Associate Members | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chaplin comes daily to celebrate mass and visit residents. In addition, other religious denominations visit residents at their request. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Cleaners - Maintenance workers | |
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Updated: 22 Feb 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 | The Palliative care team visits Residents who require palliative care nursing and advise the nursing staff on site how to assist each Resident in this stage of their lives. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Senior Registered nurses attend to wound care |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | RN Monitors BSL and dietary intake |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Continence Advisor assesses each Resident on admission and when needed |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered nurse is responsible for infection control |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Qualified practioner visits the elderly who require specialised treatment. The Little Sisters do not admit the elderly who are classed with major psychiatric illnesses. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Manager is on site. |
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Updated: 3 Feb 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 | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents may bring furniture suitable for the room space to avoid clutter. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Each room has a toilet and wash basin. (Partial ensuite) |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Yes |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Yes, this monitored to avoid the room being too hot or too cold. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are several lounges in the Rest Home |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are weekly outings for the Residents and special occasions. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | SMOKE FREE Facility |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Only outside of the building in designated areas away from the building |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Yes |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Special Features
| At Sacred Heart Home we provide a home like atmosphere for our residents. We along with our staff continually endeavour the charism of our first Little Sister, St Jeanne Jugan by ensuring the residents feel at home, respected, secure and loved. |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
Interests & Activities
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ACTIVITES PROGRAMME - Gentle exercises - reading the daily news - entertainers - bowls - bingo - outings - library MY SKY television - films shown on a big screen special parties - Crafts SPIRITUAL - Daily Mass in the chapel Gardening |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | 24/7 registered nurse cover Caregivers, laundry, administration, and maintenance on site. Religious Sisters assist in all areas of the Home. | |
| Details about meals | Breakfast is served on trays to the Residents in their rooms Lunch at midday - 3 course meal Evening meal at 5.00.p.m. Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper are provided. | |
| Associated Complexes | St Joseph's Home & Hospital located in Auckland. | |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| French | Yes | Yes - the religious Sisters speak French |
| Korean | Yes | Yes |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | One or two staff speak Maori |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | There are several Residents of the Anglican faith, they receive visits from the Anglican Priest |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | The majority of the Residents are of the Catholic Faith |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 5.50 Km | InterCity bus to CBD. Bus stop located at entrance of our home |
| Shops | There are several shops across the road from the Home - a pharmacy - four square - take away | |
| Mall | 5.50 Km | Meridian Mall, take the Intercity bus to George Street |
| Library | 5.00 Km | Dunedin Public Library |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | CANZ as it ensures other aspects of the Aged Care sector. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | The Diversional Therapy staff have the National certificate for Diversional Therapy |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | The Little Sisters belong to the NZ Aged Care |
| Other details | Yes | HZANZ as our auditing agency. |
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Updated: 3 Feb 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.