Come and be part of our Pathfinders-Care team as a
Therapy Assistant
37.5 Hours a week
£12.21 per hour
Pathfinders-Care is a residential Nursing facility based in Ollerton Nottinghamshire that has strong founding values. Pathfinders-Care was founded as a result of a personal experience of poor care witnessed by one of the Founding Directors. It was from that moment the concept of Pathfinders-Care started with the mission in mind to-
·Provide high quality care and support.
·Provide a modern and safe living and working environment.
·Provide stable employment and guaranteed hours.
·A pathway of training to develop and offer career pathways for all staff. A social commitment we take very seriously. Empowering staff to upskill, train and increase earnings.
So what is it we do?
We specialise in assisting people with long term conditions and co-morbidities. Progressive conditions, end of life care, trauma, re-enablement and rehabilitation. Providing and promoting quality of life, choice, dignity and independence wherever possible. To be a little more specific, this could be in the form of-
·Intense rehabilitation
·Slow-stream rehabilitation
·Neurological rehabilitation
·Respiratory rehabilitation
·Respiratory maintenance.
·Tracheostomy and Ventilation.
·Neurological & palliative symptom management
·End of life care / palliative care
·Complex Symptom management
This is just an insight into the type of care we deliver but will give you an idea how the job could be rewarding in so many ways.
What is it you will be doing?
The successful applicant will assist the physiotherapists and occupational therapists in their daily activities. The therapy assistant will:
· Conduct weekly respiratory equipment changes, cleaning and maintenance on a rotational basis and report any missing equipment to the therapy clerk or director of facilities timeously.
· Work under the guidance and direction of an occupational therapist/physiotherapist in the delivery of the therapy service.
· Assist the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist in the assessment and treatment of service users and report back accordingly.
· accompany residents on therapy-related appointments such as to orthotics or wheelchair services on a rotational basis
· assist with the running of sessions and interventions within the therapy team under the direction of a registered member of staff
· Assist with activities of daily living within Pathfinders such as eating, washing, dressing and cooking for the purpose of therapy
What we can offer you to be part of our team?
37.5 Hours a week
£12.21 per hour
Weekend enhancement
Night shift increment of extra £1 per hour (not available unless working a night shift)
Full induction (6 months) and personal training pathway up to and including Apprentice Nurse Associate Programme. We will be looking to expand this out further to offer training pathways in Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language therapist over the next 18 months and into 2023
Other benefits:
Stated hours contract (no zero hours or annual hours unless requested)
· Career training, progression from in house specialised training to NVQs
·Regular supervision
·Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists
·Working with experienced staff to mentor you into the role
·4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. We operate a 7 day service on days where you work weekends or on bank holidays a day off will be given in lieu.
·Contributory pension/saving scheme
·Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
·Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
·Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
·Free uniforms
·Free parking
·Subsidised restaurant and vending facilities.
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This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives our patients.
If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please feel free to call and speak with our Human Resources team on
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Briefly explain why you wish to join our therapy team
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
* therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person