Occupational Therapy Assistant - West Norwood London, England
Job description
We are currently seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our exceptional multidisciplinary team at one of our purpose-built homes. With the direction of Occupational Therapists, you will also be providing specific & general therapeutic care for patients with long-term neurological conditions. Once you join our hard-working team, you’ll discover an open, welcoming environment where staff and residents are empowered to achieve their best every day.
What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities and these include:
- Supporting and assisting registered occupational therapists both clinically and administratively in the provision of a high-quality clinical service.
- Working with colleagues of all disciplines in the provision of a multidisciplinary intervention.
- Working with professional standard of the College of Occupational Therapist.
- Following research and evidence-based practice as they are introduced to the service implementing change as requested by registered occupational therapist.
- Developing and maintaining their skills and knowledge as required according to the post holder’s grade and post. Also, to be responsible for all clinical responsibilities in all aspects in their own practice.
- Observing and documenting a patient’s participation, reactions, and progress from therapy session. And they should be able to demonstrate high standard of report writing in English.
- Escorting and planning patients’ for out –patient appointments and ability to carry out basic nursing care (e.g. emptying urinary bag, feeding) during appointments.
- Recognising and respect patient as an individual with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. And to promote the dignity and self-esteem of patients at all times.
- Own time-management around the demands of therapists from a number of different disciplines, by maintaining an efficient diary, whilst ensuring effective delivery of day-to-day services.
- Using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes, i.e patients will regularly have difficulties with communication such as dysphasia, cognitive problems or dementia.
- Assisting the therapists with assessment and treatment of patients and, where appropriate, with patients’ continued management including implementation, supervision and progression of therapy interventions whilst under distant supervision from the therapist.
- Maintaining his / her own competency to practice through CPD activities, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
- Providing training to other assistants, including assessing and ongoing evaluation of therapy assistants’ performance.
- Demonstrating therapeutic handling of patients (e.g. positioning, stair practice) dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory skills often with the need for prolonged physical effort. This will include patients with complex and highly specialist needs.
- Provide training to caregivers (such as CAs), nursing staff and patients’ families e.g 24-hour postural management, transfer techniques, handling skills, ADL, IADL walking.
- Assessing and demonstrate the safe use of equipment, including wheelchairs / dynamic chairs in a variety of settings including the community.
What do I need to succeed in this role?
Essential
- GCSE education level or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience within health & social care
- Evidence of CPD / post-graduate courses
- Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills
- Valid Right to Work and DBS
Benefits:
- £11.25 per hour (rising to £11.75 per hour on weekends)
- Paid Breaks
- Free meals whilst working on shift
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free uniform & DBS
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive on the job training & support
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities
- Referral Scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
What do we do?
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care which was established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies, and who require ventilator support.
We currently have three homes, Fairlie House which is in West Norwood, Highfield House which is located in Purley and finally, Woodstown House in Banstead, which opened its doors to its first residents in April 2021. Both Fairlie House & Highfield House have achieved the highest rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we continually strive to maintain our ‘Outstanding’ rating. We have big plans for this year, due to the expansion of our organisation, and with this in mind, it’s a fantastic time to join our friendly team where you can really make a difference to the lives of others.
Equal Opportunities
Fairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Please also note, we do not require any assistance from agencies in regard to this role.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
