Aged care residents at Carinya have access to clinical services to assist with the management of their condition, symptoms and treatment.
Clinical Services
Nursing Staff
Nursing care is provided by Registered Nurses, and Enrolled Nurses. There is a registered Nurse on Duty 24 hours per day, as well as a Nurse Unit Manager Monday – Friday 0800-1630. Carinya has a range of specialist clinical nurse consultants employed by Peninsula Health who may provide specialist nursing input where needed, including:
- Diabetes Consultant
- Skin Integrity Consultant
- Cognition Consultant
- Infection Control Consultant
- Falls Prevention Consultant
- Palliative Care Consultant
Medical staff
Clinical governance is provided by a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Aged Mental Health who attends Carinya when required based on a resident’s needs but at least 3 monthly. Residents are able by appointing their own General Practitioner(and ensure that the doctor will visit this Facility) or chose from one of the two alternative ways of accessing GP care available on admission to Carinya
Allied Health staff
Carinya contracts an external Physiotherapist to provide initial physiotherapy assessment to all residents on admission and then for ongoing review of residents. Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Podiatrist, Speech Pathology and Social Work is available on referral.
The Diversional Therapist/ Lifestyle Coordinator provides a structured and comprehensive activities program tailored to the needs and preferences of individual residents, as well as bus trips for residents where appropriate.
Carer and Consumer Consultants
Peninsula Health Mental Health Service employs a full-time Consumer Consultant as well as a Carer Consultant, who may be available to support to residents and carers where required.