North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Activity Worker: Ward 6, Harplands Hospital:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Activity Worker on Ward 6, Harplands Hospital. This vacancy would suit someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity and wants to work on an Older Persons Ward.
We are keen to show you any of our services and provide an opportunity to meet some team members. If you would like to arrange an informal visit prior to making an application, please email lisa.birks@combined.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support clients in accessing and engaging in a range of therapeutic activities and leisure pursuits, as assessed and planned by qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Job responsibilities
1. Treat each patient as an individual, respecting both privacy and dignity and contributing to high standards of quality and support.
2. Form professional relationships with patients to enable them to achieve the outcomes required within the care plan in a way that respects their views, autonomy, and culture.
3. Contribute to the assessment of individual patient needs as requested and directed by the responsible multi-disciplinary team professional.
4. Support and implement individual care plans as devised by qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the delivery of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Complementary Therapy activities where relevant.
5. Take a lead role in supporting patients to participate in appropriate person-centred therapeutic activities, including escorting patients in a full range of ward-based and community-based activities as agreed/planned by the multi-disciplinary care team or named nurse.
6. Perform a range of supporting administrative tasks where required.
7. Report all complaints and untoward occurrences to a qualified nurse.
8. Contribute to effective communication with patients (including non-verbal communication methods), their relatives, friends, staff, and other professionals to ensure the continuing quality and safety in the provision of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Care Certificate or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a caring organisation or in a caring capacity.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
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