Job overview
The Greenwich Neuro Rehab Team is seeking an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team. The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and a Community Neuro Matron.
The service is well established and was developed to offer support and active rehabilitation to people with acquired neurological impairments to enable them to lead a more independent life in the community.
You will be required to support the therapist in implementing care plans to support the rehabilitation of clients with neurological conditions. You will act as a source to provide health education and advice to patients, carers and their families.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists, and support the Community Neurorehabilitation service by carrying out delegated duties.
To follow the care plans provided by the Qualified staff and treat own designated workload of patients in their own home and other community settings.
To maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through experience and / or relevant qualifications.
To produce communication charts and other speech & Language Therapy resources as requested.
To ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients to carry out rehabilitation programmes.
To undertake any clerical duties as necessary.
To assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services.