St Magnus Hospital are seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Responsibilities:
* Under the direction and guidance of the lead occupational therapist, assist with functional assessment and continue with therapeutic meaningful activities, using creative skills to plan and facilitate a range of activity groups and 1:1 sessions for the patients.
* Meet with all new admissions, discuss their interests and hobbies, and complete an interest checklist for patients. Work with patients to plan their goals, helping them with exercise programmes, and using appropriate equipment.
* Work closely with nursing staff to facilitate meaningful activities in both 1:1 and group sessions.
* Develop and deliver personal activity plans for all patients under the guidance of the lead occupational therapist.
* Assist occupational therapists in evaluating patients’ physical and mental abilities. Gather patient information, document observations, and conduct specific tests to assess the patient’s condition and progress.
* Assist in assessing appropriate client-centred adaptive equipment for patients, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and safe, and report any damage or issues to the occupational therapist.
* Observe patients during each session and write notes on the Carenotes system, following the note writing procedures to provide detailed information about individuals.
* Report any issues or concerns regarding individual patients to the nurse in charge and occupational therapists on Carenotes.
* Record treatments for patients, coordinating occupational therapy with other types of therapeutic activities within the hospital.
* Work directly with patients to carry out therapeutic activities and exercises designed by occupational therapists, which may include physical exercises, task simulations, or cognitive-behavioral exercises to improve daily living skills and independence.
* Understand individual patients' meaningful activities and plan how to facilitate them within their current environment.
* Work as a team member, making suggestions for new activities.
* Ensure all equipment used in activities is returned and report anything missing to the occupational therapist.
* Maintain therapy equipment in good working condition and ensure a safe and organized therapeutic environment, including setting up and cleaning equipment, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring materials and supplies are available for therapy sessions.
* Track patients’ progress and document improvements or setbacks, maintaining detailed records and reporting changes to the occupational therapist to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
* Monitor all equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is undamaged, reporting any damage or issues to the occupational therapists.
* Understand therapeutic boundaries and the importance of maintaining these consistently.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, observational, and listening skills, essential for evaluating the physical, mental, and emotional needs of individual patients.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
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