Job Detail
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Job ID 1842
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Case Manager, to be part of a team providing support with every day activities and assistance with rehabilitation for a client in her own home. Working as a member of a 2:1 support team, meeting the needs of the client as requested and in line with her Care Plan and Support & Rehabilitation Programmes.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Our client; a lady who has an acquired brain injury
Family and friends of our client.
Case Manager
Team of therapists
Other members of the Support Team
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Maintaining the client’s safety and well-being at all times in accordance with risk assessments and direction but also using initiative where necessary.
– Communicate and interact with client, listen to her wishes and act on these as appropriate.
– Medication management.
– Completing daily reports, monitoring forms and handover documentation.
– Attending regular 1:1 supervision with the Team Leader or Case Manager.
– Attending staff meetings and training.
– Manual handling.
PERSONAL CARE DUTIES:
– Assisting with personal care; showering, bathing.
– Dressing.
– Make-up application, hair styling.
– Assistance with toileting.
DOMESTIC SUPPORT DUTIES:
– Assisting with preparation of food as required.
– Maintaining the cleanliness of bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and living areas, as necessary.
REHABILITATION SUPPORT DUTIES:
– Work in line with guidance, instructions and training received from client, support team, the rehabilitation team and Case Manager.
– Promote independence in line with rehabilitation goals and guidelines.
– Provide support to client and therapists during therapy sessions.
– Potential involvement in hydro-therapy sessions.
SOCIAL AND LEISURE SUPPORT DUTIES:
– Promoting social inclusion and a diverse range of activities.
– Generating ideas for trips out, pro-actively seeking opportunities and exploring how this could be achieved.
– Active involvement in activities, at client’s request.
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