Occupational Therapy Assistant
Description✓Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to work for a company that supports, values, and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this role at Ann House in Kendal might be for you
✓Ann House is part of Elysium Healthcare and provides a residential rehabilitation setting based in the local community in Cumbria that supports its residents in all aspects of daily life
✓Residents may have a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disability, Personality Disorder, Mental Health condition or deemed to have complex needs
✓Through a range of therapeutic interventions, the aim is to ensure that all residents are supported to live as independent a life as possible, they find enjoyable and is meaningful to them
✓Working 20 hours a week, you will support the Occupational Therapist at Ann House
✓Working closely with the Occupational Therapist, you will be required to apply technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, person - centred programme of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions.
✓Your responsibilities will include:
✓Under the guidance and direction of the Occupational Therapist, provide individual or group activities in line with identified need.
✓To build an understanding of the key concepts of the Model of Human Occupation and the core values of Occupational Therapy.
✓To build knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments with support of the Occupational Therapist.
✓To assist in the completion of Specific Occupational assessments under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
✓Evaluate and use assessment information to support ongoing occupational development of individuals we support.
✓With support from the Occupational Therapist, develop and demonstrate understanding of activity analysis and graded interventions.
✓To consult with the Occupational Therapist regarding the needs of individuals we support ensuring we are meeting their needs at all times.
✓To provide verbal and written feedback of interventions as required within company policies and procedures.
✓Formulate activity risk assessment/enablement plans under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
✓To contribute to Multi-disciplinary reports and attend MDT meetings [where appropriate] with support from Occupational Therapist.To be successful in this role you will have the following qualifications and experience:
✓NVQ Level 2 or above / equivalent
✓Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
✓Verbal & written communication skills
✓Enthusiastic - Motivated and motivating
✓Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
✓Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills
✓Active in progressing and enhancing knowledge related to the role
✓Approachable and a team playerWhat you will get:
✓Annual salary of £12,093 + Benefits
✓The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
✓Free meals and parking
✓Wellbeing support and activities
✓Career development and training
✓Pension contribution
✓Life Assurance
✓Enhanced Maternity PackageThere is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.
✓About your next employer:
✓You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care
✓With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move
✓Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally
✓The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
✓Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments
✓It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users
✓Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure Show more →
✓Ann House is part of Elysium Healthcare and provides a residential rehabilitation setting based in the local community in Cumbria that supports its residents in all aspects of daily life
✓Residents may have a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disability, Personality Disorder, Mental Health condition or deemed to have complex needs
✓Through a range of therapeutic interventions, the aim is to ensure that all residents are supported to live as independent a life as possible, they find enjoyable and is meaningful to them
✓Working 20 hours a week, you will support the Occupational Therapist at Ann House
✓Working closely with the Occupational Therapist, you will be required to apply technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, person - centred programme of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions.
✓Your responsibilities will include:
✓Under the guidance and direction of the Occupational Therapist, provide individual or group activities in line with identified need.
✓To build an understanding of the key concepts of the Model of Human Occupation and the core values of Occupational Therapy.
✓To build knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessments with support of the Occupational Therapist.
✓To assist in the completion of Specific Occupational assessments under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
✓Evaluate and use assessment information to support ongoing occupational development of individuals we support.
✓With support from the Occupational Therapist, develop and demonstrate understanding of activity analysis and graded interventions.
✓To consult with the Occupational Therapist regarding the needs of individuals we support ensuring we are meeting their needs at all times.
✓To provide verbal and written feedback of interventions as required within company policies and procedures.
✓Formulate activity risk assessment/enablement plans under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
✓To contribute to Multi-disciplinary reports and attend MDT meetings [where appropriate] with support from Occupational Therapist.To be successful in this role you will have the following qualifications and experience:
✓NVQ Level 2 or above / equivalent
✓Experience in a similar environment & Mental Health
✓Verbal & written communication skills
✓Enthusiastic - Motivated and motivating
✓Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
✓Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and time management skills
✓Active in progressing and enhancing knowledge related to the role
✓Approachable and a team playerWhat you will get:
✓Annual salary of £12,093 + Benefits
✓The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
✓Free meals and parking
✓Wellbeing support and activities
✓Career development and training
✓Pension contribution
✓Life Assurance
✓Enhanced Maternity PackageThere is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.
✓About your next employer:
✓You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care
✓With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move
✓Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally
✓The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
✓Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments
✓It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users
✓Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure Show more →