Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Moston:

Moston Grange, a 64-bedded nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing specialised care for adults over the age of 65 with various complex needs, including: Dementia or other associated conditions, alcohol-related problems, acquired brain injuries, progressive conditions such as Huntingtons and mental health conditions. We take pride in our achievement of Outstanding ratings in both 2020 and 2022 from the CQC, a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in person-centred care. We see the person, not the condition; creating an environment for our residents that everyone would be proud to call home and providing 24-hour support to understand emotions and reduce distress through careful diagnosis and empathy.

About you:

You're a compassionate individual, driven by empathy.

. You're a motivated individual, eager to provide a wide variety of activities to different resident groups.

You have a sincere desire to create a positive impact on others' lives.

You are adaptable, readily adjusting to the changing health needs and schedules of the residents.

You are an effective and empathetic communicator, fostering meaningful connections with service users, families, and colleagues.

You are an honest individual with integrity and courage to speak up to help improve our care.

About the role:

You will play a crucial role in our therapy team, providing a flexible range of restorative activities.

Your responsibilities include aiding residents to meet their goals, making links with the wider community, and improving residents quality of life.

You will assist the Occupational Therapist with assessments and visits.

You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information, as well as monitoring residents progress.

About EHC and our values:

Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

Summary:

Salary: £11:00 (£22,880)

Benefits:

- Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.

- Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.

- Birthday day off.

- Holiday Buyback scheme Purchase an additional 5 days of Holiday per year.

- Free onsite parking.

- Free meal whilst on shift.

- Christmas Saver Scheme Starting 2024

- Eye Care Vouchers.

Schedule:

- Full-time available.

- 08:00 to 20:00

- 20:00 to 08:00

Recruitment and onboarding process:

- Complete the application form.

- Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.

- You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.

- Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.

- If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.

- Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• OTA experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with dementia patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Equilibrium Healthcare

Address

Moston Grange Nursing Home

29 High Peak Street

Manchester

M40 3AT

Employer's website

https://equilibrium.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)