Therapy Support Worker
1 week ago
Job summary
You will be responsible for direct delivery of therapeutic occupational and physiotherapy activities for people with a diagnosis of organic mental health illness and associated problems related to the Aging process, in particular, Dementia, Challenging Behaviours' and Physical Disabilities.
You will carry out all relevant forms of care in support of and supervised/directed by a Registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and will support the therapy and nursing teams in the implementation and delivery of high standards of patient care promoting patient wellbeing following a 'Person-Centred Approach'.
Main duties of the job
You will work under the guidance and direction of registered staff to assess the social, psychological needs of patients by undertaking designated assessments in activities of daily living, cognition and mood.
This is primarily within the ward but could be in community settings (home) as appropriate.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Undertake programmes of personal care duties for patients, consistent with their agreed plan of care; whilst maintaining/promoting independence, privacy and dignity Undertake programmes of care to maximise/ maintain patients independence. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary Team on the patients, behalf, assisting with co-ordinated care on the patients admittance, care period and planned discharge Plan and organise own routine day to day task and activities Participate/initiate/ prepare social and therapeutic interventions with patients, to achieve a planned programme of care and a stimulating environment Record clinical observations or test results personally undertaken; and collect samples for investigate purposes Receive and give reports to the therapy / nursing team regarding patient progress, condition and treatment Work in an environment with distressing/emotional circumstances Follow nationally accepted guidelines as directed when dealing with aggressive/abusive situations and attend the Managing Violence and Aggression courses as mandated whilst supporting patients, staff members, carers and the public in stressful situations Use judgement to identify challenging situations and defuse and distract patients to promote the safety of patients, other staff members, carers or other visitors to the ward Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of how to meet the needs of older adults with mental health problems. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of participation of activities on health and well being Experience in caring for older adults with dementia
Education
Essential
NVQ Level 2 - in a therapy based subject or equivalent Sterling University - best practice in Dementia care/or equivalent qualification - or demonstrable experience of MH / Dementia GCSE Maths & English Language (or equivalent) Commitment to own personal and vocational development-
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