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General Information
Cooinda provides a home-like atmosphere for residents. Cooinda is
centrally heated and a non-smoking environment is maintained. Fees
are set by the Commonwealth Government, and an accommodation bond
may be applicable. Cooinda is staffed 24hrs a day with trained Personal
Carers. Residents are able to choose their own doctor, and medication
is supervised by appropriately trained staff. A registered nurse
reviews High Care Resident Care Plans on a regular basis, and Cooinda
has access to the full range of Community Nursing Services, Occupational
Therapy, Podiatry, Social Workers and Physiotherapists.
Local churches hold regular services for various
denominations. A list of church services is available from the office.
Cooinda has a Residents Committee which meets
regularly with Management in an open meeting. A monthly Newsletter
is produced and is made available to Cooinda Stakeholders.
Prospective residents from a non-English speaking
background can be accommodated.
Cooinda Aged Care Facility is Managed by
a Board of Management comprised of local community business men
and women, with extensive experience in community service and aged
care.
Facilities
Cooinda is a home for 47 residents, consisting
of private rooms with ensuites. There are tastefully furnished lounge
areas. The main lounges have sound equipment, television and video,
some lounges are used as quiet areas and other areas used for entertaining
visitors - these have tea and coffee making facilities and full
equipped kitchens or microvwaves and toasters.
There is a treatment room made available for all
residents to consult with their LMO or health professional. Staff
also use this room to carry out residents' individual health care
treatments/requirements, in privacy.
There are three dining rooms - two
seat 12 residents Madden & Gillard House) and the third seats
23 (Coates House). There is a function room for social and recreational
activities. Three laundries are available for personal laundry.
Cooinda is centrally heated by gas and each room has individual
heaters. Gillard and Madden Houses have individual wall fans.
Accommodation
Residents of Cooinda have their own private
rooms. There are three wings at Cooinda - Coates House, Madden House
& Gillard House.
Beds, all bed linen, set of curtains and bath
towels are supplied. Personal possessions are encouraged, such as
television, radio, armchair, and telephone (providing room is not
cluttered and does not create a fire hazard). Electric blankets
of an approved type are permitted. The Supervisor must agree to
personal items being brought into Cooinda as set out previously.
Residents are responsible for the yearly checking of their electrical
appliances by a licensed electrical contractor.
Smoking is not permitted indoors, however, smoking
is permitted on external verandahs in the facility.
Services
All meals are served in the dining rooms:
| Breakfast |
7.15am |
Coates House |
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7.45am |
Gillard House |
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7.30am |
Madden House |
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| Lunch |
12.00pm |
Gillard House |
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12.15pm |
Madden House |
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12.30pm |
Coates |
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| Tea |
5.00pm |
Gillard House |
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5.15pm |
Madden House |
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5.30pm |
Coates House |
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Tea and Coffee available 24 hrs per day from house kitchens - biscuits/cake
also available.
Room service is provided to residents who have
a short term illness which renders them incapable of attending the
dining room. Early or late meals are supplied if residents are going
out. Residents who have special dietary requirements are catered
for, and these needs will be discussed upon admission. The menu
is reviewed yearly by a qualified dietician. All food is cooked
fresh on the premises. Fridges, electric kettles, microwaves and
toasters are not permitted in residents' rooms.
Cooinda Auxilary
Cooinda has an active Auxiliary who raise
funds for Cooinda through various activities eg. Garage Sale, Street
Stalls and Competitions. Bingo and entertainmnet is conducted regularly
in the Recreation Room or Coates House lounge for residents and
friends of Cooinda. Service clubs, local businesses, churches, schools
and clubs are encouraged to support Cooinda. |
Recreational Activities
The Recreational Activities Officers are
on duty Monday to Saturday. A program of recreational activities
is developed in consultation with an on site qualified Diversional
Therapist. Recreational activities aim to assist residents to engage
in activities suited to personal interests and abilities. Cooinda
also has a qualified Aged Care Aromatherapist who formulates aromatherapy
interventions in consultation with care staff.
Community outings are available at Day Care, Regency
Lodge and Gorrie Ban. Video held each Wednesday. The LINC Bus is
hired for group outings to places of interest.
Mass is celebrated last Wednesday afternoon of
the month, and weekly Sunday Services are held by various denominations
in the main lounge.
Entertainers regularly visit Cooinda to provide
a variety of music and sing-a-long sessions.
An hourly bus (low step type) to Lithgow town
centre calls at Cooinda.
Visiting
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit
between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm. A quiet lounge room is available
if required. Residents are encouraged to maintain close contact
with friends, relatives and the wider community. Visitors must check
at front desk, and sign in and out of the premises. Prior to leaving
the premises, residents must notify staff that they intend to be
out, collect medication if required, and sign the courtesy sheet
(time out and time in).
Other Services
Cooinda is visited by the Lithgow Library.
Visits by the Royal Blind Society can also be arranged.
Audiology and Optometry services are able
to visit Cooinda on request.
Private arrangements may be made with resident's
personal hairdresser to visit.
Emergency Calls
A nurse call button is provided for each
resident for use in emergency situations. Cooinda has 24 hour supervision
by appropriately trained staff. Common areas have nurse call facilities
Medical Services
Residents are encouraged to make their own
choice of doctor. Doctor K. Dunstan conducts weekly clinics on Monday
mornings. Dr. Baraz holds a Saturday morning clinic on a weekly
basis. Drs. Dearin and Associates visit by appointment. Drs. Browne,
Stiles, Roebuck and Denovan visit by appointment. Emergency medical
needs are dealt with at the local hospital or ambulance, depending
upon need. A list of local doctors is provided at the back of the
brochure.
Medication at the hostel is handled by appropriately
trained staff, using the Webster Single Dose System. Self-medicating
Residents are required to have a form signed by their LMO that this
is permissible. Pharmacists calls daily for all pharmaceutical needs,
and these are delivered to Cooinda, usually on the same day. Contracted
Review Pharmacist review medications regularly, to ensure medications
are managed safely and appropriately. A Registered Nurse reviews
High Care Resident Care Plans every week, or more frequently if
required and is on duty six mornings, Monday to Saturday. Community
nurses also provide additional support with clinical needs of residents.
Residents' Committee
Residents' committee consists of six residents,
selected by residents. Committee meets regularly in main lounge.
Any grievances, concerns, complaints or suggestions are discussed,
and allows residents a voice in the day to day running of Cooinda.
The President of the Residents' Committee reports any problems or
concerns to the Supervisor or Management as his or her discretion.
Fees
Fees are set by the Commonwealth Government,
and are based on the capacity of the individual to pay. Generally
the fee is equivalent to 85% of the full pension. The Government
pays a subsidy to Cooinda according to the care needs of each resident.
The fees cover cost of private room, heating, three hot meals per
day, all heavy laundry, some personal laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
cleaning of room and personal care services.
Fees do not cover personal services such as hairdressing, podiatry,
services or maintenance or repair of personal items or equipment.
Residency
To be considered for residential care at Cooinda, it is necessary
to apply for your name to be put on the waiting list. Visit Cooinda,
talk to staff and residents. When you name is nearing the top of
the list, the Supervisor will contact you if a vacancy is available,
after consulting with the Aged Care Assessment Team. Priority is
given to residents on waiting list requiring urgent placements by
ACAT.. Contact the Aged Care Assessment Team at Lithgow Hospital
to obtain further information.
| Contact: |
Barbara Walden |
| Address: |
Maple Crescent Lithgow NSW 2790 |
| Phone: |
(02) 6351 4071 |
| Fax: |
(02) 6352 1270 |
| email: |
admin@cooindahomes.com
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