Slough are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full-time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.
Main Duties for the Occupational Therapy Assistant includes.
Assisting with the assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
Complex moving and handling.
Assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation.
Signposting, equipment and/or minor adaptations using client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Providing advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
Recommending adaptations.
Aiding Occupational Therapists with moving and handling assessments.
An awareness of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people, plus an understanding of the importance of dignity & respect when dealing with people. To Be Successful.
Previous experience working as or with an Occupational Therapist in the community.
Min 2 years Experience as an OTA.
Previous experience working with adaptations.
Manual handling experience.
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of Working with Slough.
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