The post holder will assist in the provision of Physiotherapy services to children.
Duties:
• The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm.
• The post holder will work under the guidance and supervision of the Physiotherapists and help to maintain the service as a member of the team.
Duties will be according to the requirements of the specific work area and the day-to-day needs of the service and will include the following:
• To assist patients therapeutic activities which may include activities of daily living and leisure activities
• Prepare resources for assessment/intervention, including clinic appointments and group interventions.
• To assist patients with activities such as developmental, gross motor, mobility, strengthening, stretching, balance and walking programs following the Therapist’s direction.
• To assist patients in therapeutic activities to develop/improve physical skills
• To assist the physiotherapists in the assessment and provision of appliances and equipment.
• To be familiar with the operation of relevant equipment.
• To develop appropriate rapport with patients families under direction of the physiotherapist
• Under the direction of the physiotherapist to be responsible for liaising with patients, carers and relatives as required.
• To adapt individual and/or group activities as delegated by the physiotherapist and in line with pre-agreed parameters
• To observe the client’s gross motor skills, record information as requested and report observations to the supervising physiotherapist
• To undergo training/education as required.
• To assist the physiotherapist in the assessment of clients and the implementation of treatment interventions.
• To carry out interventions under the direction of the physiotherapist
• To prepare the client and the environment for treatment as directed by the physiotherapist.
• To organise and supervise therapeutic activities, with individual clients/groups as directed by the physiotherapist.