Ot assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Important information Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future. Job description Are you a motivated and dedicated individual who is committed to supporting individuals with their day to day lives? If you are a healthcare assistant or personal assistant who is looking to expand your skills and knowledge into complex care, or if you already have complex care experience, this could be the perfect job role for you! Clinical experience is desirable for this role, but it is not essential. The ideal candidate would be someone of a physio, OT or rehabilitation background, and we would encourage individuals with these backgrounds to apply. We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals who are passionate about delivering the highest quality care for our service user, and who are keen to build positive relationships with him and his family while enabling him to live as independently as possible. Our service user currently has a dedicated care team, to which we are looking to expand with the right candidates. We are therefore looking for individuals who can bring additional experience and skills to the current team, and who are willing to learn new skills and are keen to get involved and not sit back. We are looking for individuals who are active in their daily lives to contribute to our service user's rehabilitation requirements. We are also looking for individuals who are self-motivated, punctual, and proactive in all elements of their lives and can mirror this into their work. Meet our service user Our service user is a gentleman in his mid-20's who lives in his family home in Harborne, Birmingham. He requires clinical support with management of his spinal injury including bowel and catheter care, support and have awareness with his autonomic dysreflexia and pain management. He requires support on a 2:1 basis throughout the day and night. Our service user is a very independent individual who is able to communicate his needs and wishes and direct his own care. He is a very trustworthy and understanding person who is able to up skill individuals in his care. He is very focused on his rehabilitation and as part of his team you will be required to support him with this and actively show interest. You will be required to support him to attend any appointments for his rehabilitation and physio and will be required to continue this at home. Therefore, it is essential that you are able to manage the requirements for this. As his dedicated care team, you will also play a big part in helping him to access the community and support him in enjoying his hobbies and interests such as going to the gym, going out for meals, and socialising with his friends. During the day and evening you will be required to provide support with his personal care, moving and handling requirements, attending to his clinical care needs, supporting him to enjoy his hobbies and interests, supporting with all rehabilitation needs, as well as supporting with duties around the home and stock checks. Throughout the night you will provide support with his personal care, repositioning, clinical observations and attending to his clinical needs when required. You will provide a peaceful environment and attend to any light duties where possible. Essential Requirements 3 months previous care experience Driver Comfortable around dogs We have the following shifts available Full Time Nights - 7pm - 7am Full Time Days - 7am to 7pm Workers must be available for alternative weekend shifts. Pay Rates Weekdays: £14.00 per hour Weeknights: £15.00 per hour Weekends: £16.00 per hour Bank Holidays: £18.00 per hour. This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life. TPBN1_UKTJ

Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT). Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Care – Per Diem / Part-Time / Full-Time. Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Mobile Outpatient.