THE TEAM
Our Team
Here at The Wellington Rehabilitation Unit we practice a Team Approach to our work. The most important members of the team are the patient and their family.
The Team
Consultant: Leading clinical specialist, in the patient's injury or illness – a senior member of his or her profession.
Dietician: Provides advice and education to patient, carer and clinician in regard to their nutritional needs.
Discharge Co-Ordinator: Will liaise with the Rehabilitation Advisors and Occupational Therapists and will assist in arranging the patient's transfer of care.
Language Interpreter: Ensures effective communication and information exchange.
Liaison Nurse: Available for pre-admission assessment.
Neuropsychologist: Evaluates and treats neuropsychological impairment related to disability.
Occupational Therapist: Assists people in regaining independence in daily living tasks and provide home environmental assessments where necessary.
Physiotherapist: Provides skilled re-education of movement through therapeutic activity to achieve maximum potential.
Rehabilitation Nurse: Provides support, assistance and education to facilitate the patient and their family in adapting to disability.
Speech and Language Therapist: Helps to overcome communication and swallowing difficulties
Resident Medical Officers: Delivering 24-hour medical cover