Rehabilitation Assistant

To understand OT and PT philosophy and process. To understand the basic equipment that we supply. To have some knowledge of palliative care conditions and the impact that this has on everyday function. To apply this knowledge to patients cases. To have understand interdisciplinary teamwork and the respective roles within the group of staff. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively both face to face and by telephone. To attend the daily Hospice or Hospice in the Home MDT as directed by OT/PT To liaise with the Hospice in the Home MDT members if they require support and plan visits for OT/PT as required. To recognize and report unwell patients. To gather information, screen and prioritise referrals for both OT and PT. To assist with OT/ PT initial assessment, plans and evaluations. To assess and provide basic mobility aids to patients, report to PT as appropriate and arrange for loan or replacement of equipment with statutory services. To check and maintain PT equipment as required. To assess and recommend basic daily living equipment reporting to OT as appropriate. To implement therapeutic interventions such as exercise, stretching, energy conservation, pacing and relaxation, reporting to OT/PT as necessary. To work alongside the MDT members to reinforce rehabilitation, independence and mobility. To follow up community referrals and make follow up telephone calls for both OT and PT. To carry out administrative tasks every day for the team members, to ensure the smooth running of the OT/PT workload such as ordering and chasing up equipment, processing referrals. To be responsible for maintaining accurate patient care records in accordance with St Helena policy and procedures. To be aware of and use safe manual handling procedures, as applied to patients, community equipment, wheelchairs, mobility aids and furniture. To ensure bank stock is registered and re-ordered as needed. In line with St Helena policy and procedures, review and reflect on own practice and performance through regular participation in clinical supervision and staff development reviews. To keep a record of your training and developmental activities. To contribute to the training of students within St Helena. To participate in the collection of data/statistics and audit programme as required Ensure you follow all policies and procedures in relation to prevention and infection control. Job description Job responsibilities To understand OT and PT philosophy and process. To understand the basic equipment that we supply. To have some knowledge of palliative care conditions and the impact that this has on everyday function. To apply this knowledge to patients cases. To have understand interdisciplinary teamwork and the respective roles within the group of staff. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively both face to face and by telephone. To attend the daily Hospice or Hospice in the Home MDT as directed by OT/PT To liaise with the Hospice in the Home MDT members if they require support and plan visits for OT/PT as required. To recognize and report unwell patients. To gather information, screen and prioritise referrals for both OT and PT. To assist with OT/ PT initial assessment, plans and evaluations. To assess and provide basic mobility aids to patients, report to PT as appropriate and arrange for loan or replacement of equipment with statutory services. To check and maintain PT equipment as required. To assess and recommend basic daily living equipment reporting to OT as appropriate. To implement therapeutic interventions such as exercise, stretching, energy conservation, pacing and relaxation, reporting to OT/PT as necessary. To work alongside the MDT members to reinforce rehabilitation, independence and mobility. To follow up community referrals and make follow up telephone calls for both OT and PT. To carry out administrative tasks every day for the team members, to ensure the smooth running of the OT/PT workload such as ordering and chasing up equipment, processing referrals. To be responsible for maintaining accurate patient care records in accordance with St Helena policy and procedures. To be aware of and use safe manual handling procedures, as applied to patients, community equipment, wheelchairs, mobility aids and furniture. To ensure bank stock is registered and re-ordered as needed. In line with St Helena policy and procedures, review and reflect on own practice and performance through regular participation in clinical supervision and staff development reviews. To keep a record of your training and developmental activities. To contribute to the training of students within St Helena. To participate in the collection of data/statistics and audit programme as required Ensure you follow all policies and procedures in relation to prevention and infection control.