Temp Reablement Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Temp Reablement Assistant

Haringey

£20 Per Hour

I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for someone to formulate and deliver a programme of therapy or care under the supervision of a therapist, with the aim to maximise independence for residents

This will include:

Delivering therapybased interventions
To assess for and provide equipment and adaptations
To complete preventative assessments under the direction of a therapist and set SMART goals for clients in relation to their care and therapy needs
To assess carer's of residents
To assess residents' ongoing care and support needs following a period of reablement and set outcome focussed support plans

Main Responsibilities

To assess the functional abilities and ongoing care needs of people with physical disabilities in their homes with the aim to increase independence and improve their safety.
To set SMART goals with people that show potential for further improvement.
To provide reablement intervention under the guidance of a therapist, including teaching appropriate techniques for washing, dressing, transfers, safe mobility and meal preparation to increase independence.
To identify and order equipment and aids that can optimise function and prompt independence.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), liaise frequently with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurse and care providers providing regular feedback in the weekly MDT meeting.