Ot Assistant - Haslemere, United Kingdom - St Magnus Hospital

St Magnus Hospital

Verified Company

Haslemere, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Under the direction and guidance of the Head of Therapies and other therapists, use creative skills to plan and facilitate a range of activity groups and 1:1 session for the patients.

To meet with all new admissions, discuss their interests and hobbies and complete an interest checklist.
Work with individual patients to understand their meaningful activities and plan how to facilitate them within their current environment.
Work closely with nursing staff to facilitate meaningful activities in both 1:1 and group sessions.
Under the direction and guidance of the Head of Therapies and other therapists, develop and deliver personal activity plans for all patients.
To observe patients during each session and write notes on the _Carenotes _system, following the note writing procedures to provide as much detail about the individual as possible.
To report any issues or concerns you have with the individual patient to the nurse in charge, Head of Therapies and on _Carenotes_.
Input into all reviews and audits of timetables and activities.
Make suggestions for new activities.
Monitor all equipment, making sure it remains fit for purpose and is undamaged. Report all damage or issues to the Head of Therapies.
Ensure all equipment used in activities is returned and report anything missing to the Head of Therapies.
To understand therapeutic boundaries and the importance of maintaining these consistently.
To work as a team member.
To demonstrate excellent interpersonal, observational, and listening skills, which are essential for evaluating the physical, mental and emotional needs of individual patients.