Deaf Aotearoa Wellington - Hutt Central
About Deaf Aotearoa Wellington
If your regular support worker or carer gets COVID-19, they will need to stay home and isolate. This means you may need to have someone else support you with your care.
If your support worker has COVID-19
If your support worker gets COVID-19, the disability support organisation they are from is responsible for finding a replacement.
In some cases, they may only be able to provide essential services while your regular support worker recovers. Your support provider will check in with you about any changes.
If you would prefer that a family member or friend support you instead, discuss this with your disability support organisation.
If your carer has COVID-19
If you usually get support from a family member or friend, or you individually contract support people, make a plan for alternate support in case they get COVID-19.
Options could include:
- another family member or friend providing care for you over this time;
- a paid carer to be arranged through a care support agency;
- contacting your local Needs Assessment Service Coordination service (NASC). If you receive disability-funded support, they will put you in contact with a disability support provider.
You will find more information at either of the following two links about Needs Assessment and Service Coordination services | Ministry of Health NZ
If you live in the same home as your carer and they are well enough to continue providing care, they can do so. They will need appropriate infection prevention control and personal protective equipment.
Check either of the following two links for information about Infection prevention and control recommendations for health and disability care workers | Ministry of Health NZ
If you receive support in your home, it is important to have a support plan. This should include your important health information and care routines.
If your regular carer becomes unwell and you need emergency care, this plan can be shared with the new carer. This means your care and support can continue safely.
Your disability support provider can help you create a plan. You can also use the emergency care planning tools available on the Carers New Zealand website.
Either of these two links are useful to find more information about Emergency Care Planning Tools – CarersNZ
There are a few things to consider, specific to COVID-19:
- tolerance with medication;
- tolerance around needles, etc;
- tolerance around masks and nasal prongs;
- anticipated staffing/supervision requirements.
Contact Deaf Aotearoa Wellington
| Address : | Deaf Aotearoa Wellington 2/330 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +8 |
| Postal code : | 5010 |
| Website : | http://www.deaf.org.nz/ |
| Categories : |
|
A
|
Amina Omar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|
S
|
Shannon Morris on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|
j
|
jungle jam on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|
J
|
Jason Alford on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very inviting space, great staff.
|
Write some of your reviews for the company Deaf Aotearoa Wellington
Your reviews will be very helpful to other customers in finding and evaluating information
Nearby places in the field of Non-profit organization, Disability services & support organisation, Deaf service,
Nearby places Deaf Aotearoa Wellington
