Park Care 3.55

Bank Details:
Account Name: Park Care Centre
Bank: ABSA Auckland Park
Account Number: 284 097 0089
Branch Code: 632 005

The Park Care Team
Management Board Executive Management
Finance Team Administrative Team
Nursing & Care Worker Staff Housekeeping & General Factotum
Social & Social Auxiliary Workers Driver, Janitor and Gardeners
Security Contractors Catering Contractors
Visiting State and Private Doctor Cleaning Contractors
Physio-& Occupational Therapist, & Bio-kineticists Speech Therapist/Audiologist sponsored by Vodacom

Core Business/Service
*The Centre provides Holistic Chronic 24 hr residential Nursing Care & Palliative (end-of-life) Care to 317 predominantly older, and mainly chronically sick and frail individuals. The resident population consists of all races, denominations and income groups. (Our oldest resident is 100 years old, our youngest is 24 years old).
*On the premises is a specialised secure unit caring for 104 residents with advanced Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other related conditions.

Amenities & Activities
-Accessible amenities are available on the premises, like a hairdressing salon; tuck shop; 2nd hand clothing store; library, coffee shop, hall, sensory room for residents living with Dementia, wooden deck, communal lounges and more.
-The Daily Active Ageing Program includes: exercise classes; Boccia, social groups, Bingo; art & laughter therapy; movie club; card games, walking club; Djembe drumming classes; church services; concerts and more.
-Volunteers and volunteer groups from Park Care, local schools and from the community add tremendous value to the quality of resident’s lives.

Nursing Services
24hr Long-term Specialist Nursing Services are provided by Professional Nursing Sisters, Staff Nurses, Enrolled Nurses & Care Workers (permanent and contract workers) to residents with conditions like:
Age-related general frailty Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injuries Diabetes
Parkinson’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis
Depression, Bipolar Disorders Stroke
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease Post-Operative Care
Genetic Disorders eg. Huntington’s & Motor Neuron Diseas
Permanent Comas; & persons with tracheas and tube feeding

Social Work Services
The Social Work Team consists of a Social Work Manager, a Social Worker, a Social Work Assistant and 2 x Social Auxiliary Workers. Services that are available to residents, family, and community members include:
• Counseling to residents, and their families before and after admission
• Group Care e.g. laughter therapy, discussion groups etc.
• Recruitment, orientation, training and mobilization of individual &
groups of volunteers (including School Volunteer Programs).
• Management of community based services (Vrededorp Project).
• Facilitation of the comprehensive Active Aging program for the
enhancement of residents’ overall well-being.

Rehabilitation Services
Post-Operative and Post–Injury Care Services are available. The Physio Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Biokineticists and Speech Therapist/ Audiologist make their outstanding services available to residents, and many residents recover their independence due to this intervention. Costs and payments to be discussed at the pre-admission interview

Sources of Funding
Park Care derives its income from the following sources:
Boarding fees: according to income and room specifications
Pension Funds – both Private & Social
Limited Government Subsidies
Corporate & Individuals Donations, Allocations & Sponsorships
Bequests from Trusts and Foundations
LOTTO Allocations

*Because of the vulnerability and poverty of most residents Park Care relies heavily on funding and donations.

Spiritual Welfare
Church groups provide free essential Spiritual Care Services like:
-Midweek and Sunday Church services in the Chapel and Hall by rotation of 8
mainstream Churches
-Bible Study and Prayer Meetings
-Social Gatherings funded and hosted by various denominations
-End of Life Care and spiritual counseling of residents and staff where
needed.

Since 1961
More than 50 Years of Service Excellence

Information Brochure

Park Care is a Faith Based Organisation with NPO & PBO registration certificates. The Dutch Reform Church wanted to provide institutional care for older persons and in 1961 the Park Lane Clinic/Nurses Home was purchased for this purpose. Over the years the focus shifted more towards care of the frail, due to an increase in demand. The original buildings were renovated, and three new extensions were added in 2003. Of the 6 buildings, 4 were named after flowers found in Park Care’s gardens, namely Clivia, Forget-me-Not, Jakaranda, and Petrea. The assisted living sections were named Villa Rosa and Villa Anna. The Dementia care ward’s name, Forget-me-Not, echoes the great value that Park Care places on the care and well-being of residents in this section. The original name of the home was changed from “Die Witwatersrandse Tuiste vir Bejaardes” to “PARKSORG SENTRUM / PARK CARE CENTRE” in 2003, to reflect the centre’s focus on 24/7 residential nursing and palliative (end of life) care to 317 mainly physically and mentally frail residents. Residents are comprised of mainly older persons from diverse backgrounds, racial groups, languages, religions and cultures, all in need of long-term nursing care.

Community Services
• Park Care is managing a successful Home Based Care Project in the needy adjacent Vrededorp neighbourhood, where the poorest of the poor, frail and vulnerable older persons are supported with transport & escort services to hospitals and clinics, home cleaning, personal hygiene, counselling and more. Approximately 180 older persons are assisted with these life-saving services, which has been made possible with funding.
• Park Care convenes quarterly Christian-based Youth Drug Awareness Workshops in Vrededorp, because of the high prevalence of drug addiction, and related crime incidents in this suburb and surrounds. This part of the Project positively impacts approximately 250 children’s lives.
• The Centre also frequently donates clothing, furniture & equipment to older persons in Vrededorp, and to other organizations.
• The Centre is a safe haven for vulnerable elderly, and safe bed admissions are often necessary as an emergency measure.
• Support and counselling are freely offered to all resident’s family members, and community members making enquiries.
• Alice Adoption Home is visited on a weekly basis, and Park Care residents spend quality time with the babies in the home.
• Park Care allows Nursing and Social Work students to do their practical placements at Park Care. Park Care is passionate about skills transfer, outreach and lifting the plight of vulnerable older persons.


www.parkcare.co.za
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Needs
*Sponsors are needed for shortfalls on boarding fees & adult nappy.
*Increased involvement from community members
*Toiletries (soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper)
*Art and crafts supplies (glue, coloured paper, paint, pencils, wool, beads etc.)
*Cutlery, crockery
*Sun umbrellas/ gazebos
*Bedding (sheets, ¾ duvets & covers, pillows & covers), towels, face cloths
*Male and female underwear (Medium, Large and Extra Large), slippers, PJ’s
*Off-white high quality paint for much needed Ward Upgrades
*Plants, Garden Furniture, Large Pots
*Treats, Sweets and Fruit