Occupational Therapy Assistant (Elderly Care) - Fixed term 7 Months
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Elderly Care) - Band 2
Exciting opportunity to join a compassionate and aspirational Therapy Team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The role will entail supporting older people who are admitted to an acute hospital to regain function and independence. A big part of the role involves supporting to get patients home safely. The successful candidate will work with qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary teams to deliver a high-quality service for patients.
In this role, you will work in line with the trust's CARE values to deliver person-centered care to ensure the best outcomes for patients in our care. You will work with the Occupational Therapy team to assess and treat patients, collaborating with the MDT and community partner organizations to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time whenever possible.
Main duties of the job
* Face-to-face contact with patients, completing 'initial interviews' and information gathering with patients, their next of kin, and other organizations such as social services.
* Delivering Occupational Therapy, working with the guidance of an Occupational Therapist to rehabilitate patients through practicing and supporting activities of daily living such as washing and dressing, meal preparation, and transfers.
* Supporting the completion of home visits with patients alongside a qualified therapist.
* Liaison with internal teams to promote a smooth transition for the patient from hospital to community.
* Providing personal care.
Person Specification
* Education to GCSE level including English and Maths.
* Proven experience in a Health or social care setting.
* Knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
* Understanding of hospital working.
* Previous experience in a health or social care setting.
Experience
* Experience working with vulnerable people or in a customer-facing role.
* Previous experience in therapies.
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.
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