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September 21, 2024

Ann's Home Care

Portadown

OTHER & PART TIME


Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the Company
About the company
Ann’s Home Care are a family run company with over 28 years’ experience in the provision of quality care services in Northern Ireland. Following a large acquisition in July 2021of 13 nursing homes from Four Seasons Health Care (FSHC), the company added a further 7 Care Homes in September 2023 From Larchwood NI. Ann’s Care Homes which was originally established in February 2020, now have a property portfolio of 23 Care Homes across Northern Ireland.
The company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do.
We are currently recruiting for a Occupational Therapy Assistant at our team at The Grouse Care Home. We have a permanent part time role of 18 hours per week and also 24 hours maternity cover.
The successful candidates will:
Provide support to the Occupational Therapy team and assist in developing and implementing individualised therapy programmes.
Provide a high-quality service to the residents of The Annahugh and Red Lion Care Homes to maximise learning, ensure quality of life and improve function.
Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACH’s insurance cover if required.
please note there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role
To find out more call our recruitment team on 02837013113, alternatively you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

CLINICAL
  • To work within appropriate service / clinical / professional guidelines in the development and delivery of both group and individual clinical interventions, which engage residents in therapeutic activities as instructed by the OT/MDT.
  • To work with residents to help identify occupational goals within a treatment session as part of the overall occupational therapy care plan.
  • To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with residents/or carer, using meaningful graded activity to achieve occupational goals.
  • To demonstrate understanding and apply principles of occupational therapy.
  • To articulate and promote the role of occupational therapy within the setting.
  • To assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation and review of individual manual handling programmes. To assist the Occupational Therapist in the implementation and review of individual and group therapy programmes e.g. seating, upper limb, sensory diets.
  • To manage a supervised caseload and guidelines and programmes following initial assessment and implementation by the occupational therapist.
  • To be able to work unsupervised, undertaking work prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
  • To assess the need for, order, implement the use of and carry out routine maintenance of specialist equipment in liaison with the Occupational Therapist.
  • To liaise with other health professionals both internally and externally
COMMUNICATION
  • To maintain effective communication networks with students and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies.
  • To work as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussion.
DOCUMENTATION
  • To ensure that written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
  • To ensure all written documentation represents the occupational therapy process, with a clear focus on function and occupational performance.
  • Clinical notes to be completed timeously on the therapy data base as per guidance from the senior OT.
  • To support OTs with regards to resources and paperwork under guidance
  • Flexibility to support other Members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with overlapping paperwork.
  • To work within the confidentiality and data protection guidelines of the company.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
  • To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and all other relevant OHC&AT policies and procedures with OT’s guidance.
  • To respect values, cultural and religious diversity of individuals and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to their needs.
LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION & APPRAISAL
  • To actively engage in supervision and appraisal
  • To review and reflect on own practice and performance and implement changes accordingly.
  • To maintaining open and regular lines of contact with OT and reporting any concerns/ queries
DEVELOPING OTHERS
  • To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting.
  • To be actively involved in setting up training for other staff and leading on training as appropriate
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY
  • To contribute to the delivery of Ann’s Occupational Therapy service.
  • To seek feedback from residents regarding their experience of occupational therapy and share feedback with the occupational therapy team to inform service provision.
  • To contribute to and make suggestions for the improvement of service delivery.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • To complete mandatory training.
  • To maintain a continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio as appropriate.
  • To develop new skills through a variety of CPD experiences, including formal training and work-based learning.
  • To engage in available activities to keep up to date with current best evidence.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE QUALITY STANDARDS
  • To contribute to the maintenance and monitoring of service standards as directed by an Occupational Therapist.
  • To demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and how it guides practice.
  • To adhere to the principles of clinical governance as directed by an Occupational Therapist.
  • To demonstrate awareness of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
MANAGEMENT
  • To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.
  • To be responsible for the efficient, effective, and safe management of resources relevant to the area.
RESEARCH & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
  • To be aware of developments in own clinical area and apply to practice as directed by an Occupational Therapist
  • To contribute to research and audit activity where appropriate.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • To move materials and equipment for O.T. activities which will require moderate physical effort.
  • To work with service users who may exhibit distressed challenging or aggressive behaviour and to manage challenging situations as they arise, seeking support where needed.
  • To use specialist techniques to respond to and deal with challenging behaviour/incidents, in line with the Care Homes Policies.
  • Regular manual handling is an integral part of this post. The post holder will be expected to kneel, sit on heels, move inert adult limbs, support patients while walking, lift and transfer patients, push wheelchairs.
  • There is a requirement to assist with residents personal care.
  • The post holder should be prepared to travel between sites.
HEALTH & SAFETY
  • To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of staff, residents, and others, ensuring that working practices conform to the Health and Safety at Work Act and other Ann’s care home policies.
RISK ASSESSMENT
  • To undertake risk assessments and manage risk in line with Care Home and local policies in relation to own clinical area as directed by an Occupational Therapist
  • Deal appropriately with unforeseen clinical and practical difficulties and use problem solving skills to resolve issues as quickly as is practical, seeking advice from, or referring to, a qualified therapist if there are concerns about individual patient care.
  • To recognise potential crisis situations and act responsively and responsibly to resolve the situation, seeking assistance if required.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This content of the job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Notes
  • Regular manual handling is an integral part of this post.
  • Many of the residents have complex physical disabilities and complex health needs. These include challenging behaviour and mental health issues.
Essential Criteria
  • GCSE Maths and English
  • Basic IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Full UK Driving license including D1 (to drive a bus)
  • While no formal qualification is required the candidate must be Cheerful, outgoing and compassionate by nature, with a flair for naturally creative and a genuine enthusiasm for working with the elderly
  • Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
  • NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential
Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:
  • A friendly dedicated team
  • Competitive rates of Pay
  • Additional training provided (MAPA training)
  • Free Uniform
  • Four Weekly pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid Access NI Check
  • All Practical and online training Paid
  • Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle
Immediate interviews Offered
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage
Ann’s Care Home’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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