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Location
Liverpool | United Kingdom
Job description
Under the instruction of the qualified Therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects peoples abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.Treat patients individually or in a group in a variety of settings with supervision from the qualified Therapist e.g. outpatient department, wardTo liaise regularly with the qualified Therapist regarding treatment progression and ongoing care, reporting to Therapist any lack of progression or negative changes in patients ability to undertake treatment session.To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members.Assist on home visits under the direction of a qualified Therapist and arrange transport and complete relevant documentation.Issue, fit and retrieve Therapy equipment under the supervision of a qualified Therapist in ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.To ensure effective internal and external two-way communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding aspects of patient care, providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.Maintain accurate and timely records of treatments as directed by the qualified Therapist.
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Salary
£22.82k - £24.34k per annum