ABOUT US
Bloemcare
Bloemcare is a 116 bed private psychiatric hospital in the heart of the Free State that offers therapeutic programs and excellent nursing care. Patients are empowered with hope, enabling them to cope with life’s challenges.
Located in the tranquil suburb of Langenhoven Park, our therapeutic and homely environment is the perfect setting to regain your zest for life and to discover your inner strengths and abilities.
We believe in walking together on the road of hope
Vision
Bloemcare is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment to people in need of emotional and psychological support
Mission
Bloemcare is a Psychiatric Hospital that provides cost effective and accessible treatment to patients in a therapeutic environment.
We also strive to support and educate the public; regarding mental health issues and try to eliminate the discrimination and stigmatisation associated the mental illness.
Values
We consider our staff members our most valuable assets. Bloemcare undertakes to safeguard its staff by providing and maintaining a safe and stimulating work environment.
All members of the Bloemcare family are expected to work closely together with the employer to minimize risks that might jeopardise the health and safety of employees, patients and the public.
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Therapeutic Team
The therapeutic team is made up of various professional people who are skilled in the treatment of specific psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our multi-disciplinary team comprises of:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Physiotherapists
- Dieticians
- Biokineticist
- Nursing staff with psychiatric qualifications and experience
Psychiatrists and Psychologists
Patients will be consulted by their treating psychiatrist and psychologist in hospital as mutually agreed upon by the patients.
Social Workers
A patient will be referred to a social worker in order to enhance their individual and collective well-being, if required.
Occupational therapists
A team of occupational therapists forms an integral part of the group therapy program at Bloemcare.
Occupational therapy is a patient-centred approach concerned with promoting health and well-being. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life.
Physiotherapists
If patients experience physical pain caused by stress and tension, their psychiatrist will refer them to a physiotherapist. The physiotherapists will arrange appointments with the patient and will treat them in their rooms or at the physiotherapist’s surgery at offices@bloemcare.
Dieticians
Patients with special dietary requirements may be referred to a dietician. Appropriate special meals will be served for these patients during their stay at Bloemcare.
Biokineticist
A qualified biokineticist offers training sessions in the Bloemcare gym from Mondays to Fridays, between 07h30 and 08h00. Patients can be referred to a biokineticist to assist them with an exercise program for specific needs. Mondays to Saterdays 07h30 – 08h00.