Business View Oceania | December 2019

47 48 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA DECEMBER 2019 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA DECEMBER 2019 Along with services, Cairnfield provides recreational and community activities under the guidance of activities coordinators, Gemma and Julie, who are in training to become diversional therapists and love entertaining the residents. “Happy Hour is the highlight of every Thursday,” Middleton adds. “It’s a very big deal, everybody comes and we try to get them to dance if they can, or just feel part of the whole scene. And we challenge them with different things, like Halloween, and we have all sorts of fun with it. If they don’t feel they can celebrate that, they don’t have to. The choice is theirs, but most people like to get dressed up and do something crazy every now and then.” Cairnfield House is and always has been privately owned. A model that has provided wonderful opportunity for growth, while retaining the culture of an institution with a family kind of atmosphere and values. Most of the residents are local, although some come from the upper north area if those facilities are full. And Cairnfield does have a waiting list. Not surprising, given that the rooms look like hotel rooms. Just lovely. Middleton admits, “There is a great deal of competition with other rest homes in the area, and more coming. Two large facilities – one is about to open, one about to be built. There are many major corporate facilities around and we’re standalone, but in a way that is one of our advantages. Families and friends comment on the fact that there is always something going on, there are people everywhere, the atmosphere is welcoming. It’s very personalized and, of course, we’re not for everybody but we seem to be a preferred home by a lot of people and that’s good for business.” Culture is important in the Whangarei area, and the staff at Cairnfield House interact with the community in that way. On special occasions, they host the Kapa Haka (Maori performing arts) groups. From the primary schools to little babies from the play centres; and the Sistema organization (using orchestral music making to empower young people) playing stringed instruments. Having children coming through is a special treat. And pets are great therapy, as well. According to Middleton, “We have birds around the house, CA I RNF I ELD HOUSE REST HOME & HOSP I TAL Protecting New Zealanders for 80 years As New Zealand’s most experienced security services provider, we have been safeguarding people and property for more than 80 years. From small beginnings in 1939, Armourguard Security now operates around the clock in every part of the country. Having a team of more than 2000 security professionals ensures we can be counted on to meet any type of security need quickly – even in extreme, emergency or short-notice situations. Working with many different public and private sector organisations across a wide range of sectors means nobody knows security like we do. This deep security knowledge and insight means we can take care of it all – professionally and to a high standard - freeing you up to get on with business. From public to private organisations, large to small, ongoing security support to one off jobs. What’s more, security needs can change over time. That’s why we offer fit-for-purpose security solutions designed to help your organisation succeed. As New Zealand’s only nationwide provider of guards, patrols and cash and high value goods security services, our offering is second to none. This enables us to tailor the perfect security solution for your short- and long-term security needs. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.armourguard.co.nz