Rehabilitation Assistant

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil. To provide a high standard of personal care to STEPS clients in line with their care and rehabilitation plans. To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing team, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary. To provide rehabilitation support to STEPS clients in line with their rehabilitation plans, often providing a first port of call for clients needs. To work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychology team and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation To attend IDT meetings when requested. To deliver (where appropriate and asked to do so) or support delivery of rehabilitation sessions for STEPS clients. To provide feedback to the senior team on how clients are progressing with their rehabilitation, escalating issues and concerns in accordance with STEPS Policies and Procedures. To deliver in accordance with STEPS procedures and policies at all times Additional duties as assigned by either the Lead RAs or Nurse on duty To provide support to agency team members, overseeing them when allocated to. To be involved in clinical audits when required. To ensure cupboards are stocked and tidy. To escalate any feedback from clients to the Lead RA or Nurse on duty. Help with keeping client rooms tidy and organised as specified by the client, ensuring it remains set up to maximise independence. When on nights, monitoring clients sleep, recording in the format required and feeding back as appropriate. Regularly check emails and teams messages, responding in a timely manner. Complete and sign the daily jobs list when allocated to do so. Proactively provide instruction and guidance to RAs with less experience, acting as a point of escalation for them when needed. Communication To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS. To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs. To develop effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required. People & organisational development To advocate for yourself with regards to your own training and development, feeding back during supervision when you feel more training or support is required and attending support sessions available. To interact with the team when allocating work. To effectively support your colleagues and new starters in the RA Team in line with the STEPS values. Job description Job responsibilities This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil. To provide a high standard of personal care to STEPS clients in line with their care and rehabilitation plans. To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing team, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary. To provide rehabilitation support to STEPS clients in line with their rehabilitation plans, often providing a first port of call for clients needs. To work with and support an inter-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychology team and occupational therapists delivering care and rehabilitation To attend IDT meetings when requested. To deliver (where appropriate and asked to do so) or support delivery of rehabilitation sessions for STEPS clients. To provide feedback to the senior team on how clients are progressing with their rehabilitation, escalating issues and concerns in accordance with STEPS Policies and Procedures. To deliver in accordance with STEPS procedures and policies at all times Additional duties as assigned by either the Lead RAs or Nurse on duty To provide support to agency team members, overseeing them when allocated to. To be involved in clinical audits when required. To ensure cupboards are stocked and tidy. To escalate any feedback from clients to the Lead RA or Nurse on duty. Help with keeping client rooms tidy and organised as specified by the client, ensuring it remains set up to maximise independence. When on nights, monitoring clients sleep, recording in the format required and feeding back as appropriate. Regularly check emails and teams messages, responding in a timely manner. Complete and sign the daily jobs list when allocated to do so. Proactively provide instruction and guidance to RAs with less experience, acting as a point of escalation for them when needed. Communication To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS. To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs. To develop effective relationships with patients, carers, staff, suppliers and others as from time to time may be required. People & organisational development To advocate for yourself with regards to your own training and development, feeding back during supervision when you feel more training or support is required and attending support sessions available. To interact with the team when allocating work. To effectively support your colleagues and new starters in the RA Team in line with the STEPS values.